in a general sense, all kinds of weapons, whether offensive or defensive.

in a legal sense, extend to any thing a person wears for his own defence, or takes in his hand, and uses in anger, to strike or throw at another.

or Armories, in heraldry, signify marks of honour borne upon shields, banners, and coats, in order to distinguish kingdoms, states, families, and persons. * See HERALDRY.

Charged Arms are such as retain their ancient integrity, with the addition of some new honourable ship bearing.

Canting or Vocal Arms, those in which there are some figures alluding to the name of the family.

Full or Entire Arms, such as retain their primitive purity, without any alterations or abatements.

False Arms, such as are not conformable to the rules of heraldry.

falconry, imply the legs of a hawk from the thigh to the foot.