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State of military readiness
Under arms describes a state of military readiness (actual or ceremonial). Typically, troops are considered "under arms" when they are in uniform, on
Under_arms
Topics referred to by the same term
Robbery Under Arms is an 1882-1883 novel by Rolf Boldrewood, writing as Thomas Alexander Browne. Robbery Under Arms may also refer to several adaptations
Robbery Under Arms (disambiguation)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(disambiguation)
U.S. government position
The under secretary of state for arms control and international security (T) is a political appointment within the U.S. Department of State that serves
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
Under_Secretary_of_State_for_Arms_Control_and_International_Security
Australian novel by Rolf Boldrewood
Robbery Under Arms is a bushranger novel by Thomas Alexander Browne, published under his pen name Rolf Boldrewood. It was first published in serialised
Robbery_Under_Arms
British actress (1936–1990)
Boat (1956). She appeared with first husband David McCallum in Robbery Under Arms and five episodes of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: "The Quadripartite Affair"
Jill_Ireland
1957 bushranger film directed by Jack Lee
Robbery Under Arms is a 1957 bushranger film directed by Jack Lee and starring Peter Finch, Ronald Lewis, Maureen Swanson and David McCallum. It is adapted
Robbery Under Arms (1957 film)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(1957_film)
Elected officer of the Senate of the Philippines
Rules of the Senate, the duties and powers of the Sergeant-at-Arms are: To keep under his custody the Mace of the Senate; To attend the sessions of the
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate of the Philippines
Sergeant-at-Arms_of_the_Senate_of_the_Philippines
De facto law governing exports of military hardware outside of Japan
were not allowed to go to: Communist bloc countries Countries under arms-exports embargo under United Nations Security Council resolutions Countries involved
Japanese_arms-export_ban
1985 Australian TV series or program
Robbery Under Arms is a 1985 Australian action adventure film starring Sam Neill as bushranger Captain Starlight. There were two versions shot simultaneously
Robbery Under Arms (1985 film)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(1985_film)
European fully-armoured heavy cavalrymen
cavalryman. A man-at-arms could be a knight, or nobleman, a member of a knight's or nobleman's retinue, or a mercenary in a company serving under a captain. Such
Man-at-arms
1950 BBC radio adaptation of the novel Robbery Under Arms
Robbery Under Arms is a 1950 BBC radio adaptation of Rolf Boldrewood's popular 1888 novel Robbery Under Arms. The novel was adapted by Rex Rienits. It
Robbery Under Arms (radio adaptation)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(radio_adaptation)
of arms of Canada, also known as the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada or, formally, as the Arms of His Majesty The King in Right of Canada, is the arms of
Coat_of_arms_of_Canada
coat of arms descended from that of the Federated Malay States under British colonial rule, it resembles European heraldic designs. The coat of arms consists
Coat_of_arms_of_Malaysia
The coat of arms of the United Kingdom, also referred to as the royal arms, are the arms of dominion of the British monarch, currently Charles III. They
Coat of arms of the United Kingdom
Coat_of_arms_of_the_United_Kingdom
Play by Alfred Dampier and Garnet Walch
Robbery Under Arms is an 1890 play by Alfred Dampier and Garnet Walch based on the novel of the same name by Rolf Boldrewood. In 1889 Dampier secured the
Robbery_Under_Arms_(play)
American film director, screenwriter and actor
directing some NYPD Blue episodes, such as: Andy Appleseed (2003), Brothers Under Arms (2000) and Big Bang Theory (1999), following in his father's footsteps
Jake_Paltrow
Heraldic symbol representing Jamaica
The coat of arms of Jamaica is a heraldic symbol used to represent Jamaica. The coat of arms is a legacy design, with its earliest iteration having been
Coat_of_arms_of_Jamaica
Person or ship engaging in maritime warfare under commission
person or vessel which engages in commerce raiding under a commission of war. Since robbery under arms was a common aspect of seaborne trade, until the
Privateer
2019 song by Trippie Redd
"Under Enemy Arms" is a song by American rapper Trippie Redd. It was released as the lead single for his second studio album ! (2019) on May 29, 2019,
Under_Enemy_Arms
King of France from 1559 to 1560
Antoine in the south-west. For the military conspirators who had remained under arms there would be little mercy, many would be executed in the following days
Francis_II_of_France
of arms of Russia is one of the state symbols of the Russian Federation, along with the state flag and the national anthem. The current coat of arms was
Coat_of_arms_of_Russia
Australian film production company
productions, including Grandad Rudd and an adaptation of the novel Robbery Under Arms, as well as several films produced in Queensland over the next two years
Cinesound_Productions
Illegal trafficking or smuggling of contraband weapons or ammunition
Weapons trafficking or gunrunning is the illicit trade of contraband small arms, explosives, and ammunition, which constitutes part of a broad range of illegal
Arms_trafficking
Arms (or the National Shield), the Great Seal of the State, and the Naval Coat of Arms. Peruvian law describes the coat of arms as follows: "The arms
Coat_of_arms_of_Peru
Official army of a state or country
standing army, the permanent force of the regular army that is maintained under arms during peacetime. a military reserve force that can be mobilized when
Regular_army
1920 film
Robbery Under Arms is a 1920 Australian film directed by Kenneth Brampton and financed by mining magnate Pearson Tewksbury. It is an early example of an
Robbery Under Arms (1920 film)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(1920_film)
1907 film
Robbery Under Arms is a 1907 Australian film based on the popular 1888 novel. It was from the team of John and Nevin Tait and Millard Johnson and William
Robbery Under Arms (1907 Tait film)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(1907_Tait_film)
State within the Holy Roman Empire from 1567 to 1803
the practice to an extreme, maintaining 5.3% to 7.3% of its population under arms in peacetime in its history, however was known to double that in times
Landgraviate_of_Hesse-Kassel
The coat of arms of Solomon Islands shows a shield which is framed by a crocodile and a shark. The motto is displayed under it, which reads "To Lead Is
Coat of arms of Solomon Islands
Coat_of_arms_of_Solomon_Islands
American maker of repeating firearms
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company was a prominent American manufacturer of repeating firearms and ammunition. The firm was established in 1866 by Oliver
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company
The coat of arms of England is the coat of arms historically used as arms of dominion by the monarchs of the Kingdom of England, and now used to symbolise
Coat_of_arms_of_England
National coat of arms
The coat of arms of the Danish Realm (Danish: Danmarks rigsvåben) has a lesser and a greater version. The state coat of arms of Denmark (rigsvåben) consists
Coat_of_arms_of_Denmark
Temporary halt to the trade of weapons punished by sanctions
An arms embargo is a restriction or a set of sanctions that applies either solely to weaponry or also to "dual-use technology." An arms embargo may serve
Arms_embargo
Australian film producer and director (1901–1994)
Selection. Hall intended to follow this movie with a version of Robbery Under Arms but decided not to proceed because of uncertainty arising from a ban the
Ken_G._Hall
1907 film
Robbery Under Arms is a 1907 Australian silent western/drama film based on the 1888 novel by Rolf Boldrewood about two brothers and their relationship
Robbery Under Arms (1907 MacMahon film)
Robbery_Under_Arms_(1907_MacMahon_film)
The coat of arms of Scotland, colloquially called the Lion Rampant, is the coat of arms historically used as arms of dominion by the monarchs of the Kingdom
Coat_of_arms_of_Scotland
Turkish small arms manufacturer
countries. In addition to their small arms manufacturing, Sarsilmaz entered the aviation components industry under the name TR Mekatronik in 2013, and has
Sarsılmaz_Arms
National seal
(black). Coat of arms of Niue Official coat of arms of Niue Prime Minister's arms Cabinet's arms Niue Assembly's arms Judiciary's arms The 1974 design
Seal_of_Niue
Book by Nicholas Stargardt
The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-1945 is a non-fiction book written by historian Nicholas Stargardt. Centering upon the "thoughts and actions"
The_German_War
Australian stage and film director and actor
joined the Alfred Dampier Company in 1890, first appearing in Robbery Under Arms. He mostly played smaller parts but in 1892 was promoted to the role of
Alfred_Rolfe
Military unit
order fighting under arms and able to train seamen in hand-to-hand combat. In the days of sail, the master-at-arms were truly "masters at arms." The navy
Master-at-arms (United States Navy)
Master-at-arms_(United_States_Navy)
Heraldic design on a shield, surcoat or tabard
A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard (the last two being outer garments), originating in Europe
Coat_of_arms
colony under British protection. The flag of Belize features the coat of arms in its centre. Coat of arms of British Honduras, 1819–1907 Coat of arms of British
Coat_of_arms_of_Belize
Insurrection leader during the French Revolution
reinforce the troops of Cathelineau. By 14 March he already had 3,000 men under arms, and with the help of Jean-Nicolas Stofflet marched on Cholet where he
Jacques_Cathelineau
Officer appointed by a legislature to keep order
A serjeant-at-arms or sergeant-at-arms is an officer appointed by a deliberative body, usually a legislature, to keep order during its meetings. The word
Serjeant-at-arms
English actress
played the part of a saloon girl in the Jack Lee direct film Robbery Under Arms. In 1958, she played Mario's girlfriend in the comedy Next to No Time
Yvonne_Buckingham
Ireland King of Arms. The Ireland King of Arms, which was under the English College of Arms, was succeeded by an independent Ulster King of Arms, and an Athlone
Coat_of_arms_of_Ireland
Industrial sector which manufactures weapons and military technology and equipment
The arms industry, also known as the defense (or defence) industry or military industry is a global industry which manufactures and sells weapons and other
Arms_industry
Australian bushranger
that the 'Captain Starlight' character, in his 1882–83 novel Robbery Under Arms, was a composite of several infamous people of the era, including Readford
Harry_Readford
The coat of arms of Spain represents Spain and the Spanish nation, including its national sovereignty and the country's form of government, a constitutional
Coat_of_arms_of_Spain
American firearm manufacturer
Charter Arms Co. is an American manufacturer of revolvers. Since its founding in 1964, Charter Arms has produced revolvers chambered in the following
Charter_Arms
1791 amendment protecting the right to keep and bear arms
II) to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms. It was ratified on December 15, 1791, along with nine other articles of
Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Film by Todd Phillips
the 2011 Rolling Stone article "Arms and the Dudes" by Guy Lawson (which was later expanded into a novel, also titled Arms and the Dudes). It stars Jonah
War_Dogs_(2016_film)
facing each other under the lower point of the shield, along with two palm leaves, which are interlaced with a white ribbon. Coat of Arms of The Ottoman
Coat_of_arms_of_Somalia
The achievement of arms of Austria-Hungary was the country's symbol during its existence from the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 to its dissolution
Coat of arms of Austria-Hungary
Coat_of_arms_of_Austria-Hungary
city of Algiers, under the Ottoman Regency, developed and displayed several forms of heraldic symbolism, particularly coats of arms carved on its gates
Coat_of_arms_of_Algiers
Physical team-building activity
letting go of grasped hands. Instead, group members should step over or under arms to try to untangle the knot. Not all human knots are solvable, as can
Human_knot
Turkish small arms and defense systems manufacturer
procurement cycles. CANiK operates under SYS, which also includes other defense subsidiaries involved in: Small arms systems Remote weapon stations Ammunition
Canik_Arms
Series of classic literature
(Robbery Under Arms (1949) Oxford University Press: London). Oxford World's Classics blurb Dust Jacket Leaflet (Rolf, Boldrewood (1949) Robbery Under Arms Oxford
Oxford_World's_Classics
Dutch sovereign. Under the shield was a ribbon with the motto: Libertate Unanimus ("United in Freedom"). The ultimate coat of arms was adopted on 1 January
Coat of arms of the Netherlands Antilles
Coat_of_arms_of_the_Netherlands_Antilles
The coat of arms of Germany, also known as the Bundeswappen, displays a black eagle with a red beak, a red tongue and red feet on a golden field, which
Coat_of_arms_of_Germany
as the coat of arms of the Soviet Socialist Republic until the fall of the Soviet Union. The coat of arms is based on the coat of arms of the Soviet Union
Emblem of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic
Emblem_of_the_Byelorussian_Soviet_Socialist_Republic
British director, producer and screenwriter (1913–2002)
Virginia McKenna and Peter Finch, based on Nevil Shute's novel; and Robbery Under Arms (1957), a Western-style adventure set in Australia, based on the 1888
Jack_Lee_(film_director)
Serbian firearms manufacturer
44°00′29″N 20°54′51″E / 44.00806°N 20.91417°E / 44.00806; 20.91417 Zastava Arms (Serbian: Застава оружје, romanized: Zastava oružje) is a Serbian and formerly
Zastava_Arms
American firearms company
Savage Arms is an American gunmaker based in Westfield, Massachusetts, with operations in both the United States and Canada. Savage makes a variety of
Savage_Arms
when the arms were adopted. The bottom left quarter holds three diamonds, which symbolize the mineral resources of the country. The medal under the shield
Coat of arms of the Central African Republic
Coat_of_arms_of_the_Central_African_Republic
Australian author (1826–1915)
published many of his works under the pseudonym Rolf Boldrewood. He is best known for his 1882 bushranging novel Robbery Under Arms. He served as the goldfields
Thomas_Alexander_Browne
Japanese anime series
Mechanical Arms (Japanese: メカウデ, Hepburn: Mecha-Ude), also known as Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (メカウデ MECHANICAL ARMS, Mecha-Ude Mekanikaru Āmu), is an
Mechanical_Arms
Viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire (1717–1822)
the revolt. According to Messía, at the peak, there were 20,000 Wayuus under arms. Many had firearms acquired from English and Dutch smugglers, sometimes
Viceroyalty_of_New_Granada
Fundamental right in the United States Constitution
In the United States, the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, part
Right to keep and bear arms in the United States
Right_to_keep_and_bear_arms_in_the_United_States
the Presidium of the CEC approved the coat of arms. According to established in 1937 as a Commission under the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the translation
Emblem of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic
Emblem_of_the_Tajik_Soviet_Socialist_Republic
Acting Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate of the Philippines since 2026
Office for Transportation Security under the Department of Transportation from 2022 to 2023, and as the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives
Mao_Aplasca
American gun manufacturer, 1956–2020
1911 (M1911) series 70 style pistols under the name "Safari Arms" and the "Whitney" 22 caliber pistol. Olympic Arms, Inc. was founded by Robert Charles
Olympic_Arms
Embargoes since October 2023
Britain have debated it. However, the US, as the major supplier of Israel's arms imports, keeps supplying weapons in spite of growing international condemnation
Arms embargoes on Israel since 2023
Arms_embargoes_on_Israel_since_2023
square. Arms under the House of Castile The Habsburg arms, with half-arches added to the crown Same arms, with crown's arches bent Arms under the House
Coat of arms of the Dominican Republic
Coat_of_arms_of_the_Dominican_Republic
The national coat of arms of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի զինանշան, romanized: Hayastani zinanshan) was adopted on 19 April 1992 by resolution of the Armenian
Coat_of_arms_of_Armenia
The Russian Empire had a coat of arms, displayed in either its greater, middle and lesser version. Its escutcheon was golden with a black two-headed eagle
Coat of arms of the Russian Empire
Coat_of_arms_of_the_Russian_Empire
Australian bushranger (c. 1837–1899)
character Captain Starlight in Rolf Boldrewood's novel of 1882–1883, Robbery Under Arms. Boldrewood denied the claim and stated that the character was a composite
Frank_Pearson
national coat of arms, deemed to similar to the United States bald eagle (1950) Coat of arms of Indonesia (1950–present) Hatched coat of arms of Indonesia
National_emblem_of_Indonesia
The coat of arms of Australia, officially the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, is a formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia. It depicts a shield, containing
Coat_of_arms_of_Australia
to 1962, the arms also bore the secondary motto in Latin: Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori. Coat of arms of the Gorkha Kingdom under the Shah dynasty
Emblem_of_Nepal
Polish coat of arms
of arms. It was used by several szlachta (noble) families in medieval Poland and under the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The topór coat of arms is one
Topór_coat_of_arms
government of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic. The coat of arms is based on the coat of arms of the Soviet Union. It shows symbols of agriculture (cotton
Emblem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic
Emblem_of_the_Turkmen_Soviet_Socialist_Republic
coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was originally adopted in 1815 and later modified in 1907. The arms are a composite of the arms of the former
Coat of arms of the Netherlands
Coat_of_arms_of_the_Netherlands
English cinematographer (1912–1984)
The Anniversary (1968), and The Wicker Man (1973). His work on Robbery Under Arms is one of the few aspects of that film that has been universally praised
Harry_Waxman
Spanish period. The arms consists of an escutcheon and features a three-towered red castle under which hangs a golden key. The arms were described in the
Coat_of_arms_of_Gibraltar
British screenwriter (1887–1958)
Bitter Springs (1950) and a version of the bushranging novel Robbery Under Arms. Ealing sent him to Africa to write Where No Vultures Fly (1951), which
W._P._Lipscomb
National coat of arms of the Republic of Sierra Leone
The coat of arms of Sierra Leone (along with the flag), were developed by the College of Arms and granted in 1960. The shield on the arms depicts a lion
Coat_of_arms_of_Sierra_Leone
of arms or national seal of Paraguay (Spanish: Escudos del Paraguay or Sello Nacional) Is the official coat of arms of Paraguay. The coat of arms is on
Coat_of_arms_of_Paraguay
American firearms manufacturer
Stevens Arms is an American firearms manufacturer founded by Joshua Stevens in 1864 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The company introduced the .22 Long Rifle
Stevens_Arms
The coat of arms of Ghana was designed by Ghanaian artist Nii Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957. The first quarter, on the upper left shows
Coat_of_arms_of_Ghana
Ethical doctrine of the Israel Defense Forces
Purity of arms (Hebrew: טוהר הנשק, romanized: Tohar HaNeshek) is one of the core values listed in the "Spirit of the Israel Defense Forces". It is described
Purity_of_arms
The coat of arms of the Republic of Serbia (Serbian: грб Републике Србије, romanized: grb Republike Srbije) consists of two main heraldic symbols which
Coat_of_arms_of_Serbia
Cathedral city in Worcestershire, England
ISBN 0-7509-1888-8. OL 478350M. Atkin, Malcolm (2004). Worcestershire under arms. Barnsley: Pen and Sword. ISBN 1-84415-072-0. OL 11908594M. Watts, Victor
Worcester,_England
of protest. The unblindfolded version, quartered with the British coat of arms, was used as the official flag during the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom of 1794–1796
Flag and coat of arms of Corsica
Flag_and_coat_of_arms_of_Corsica
Australian film producer and director
first feature-length narrative film. They also made a version of Robbery Under Arms. In March 1911, the brothers John and Nevin Tait, and Millard Johnson
Charles_Tait_(film_director)
1939 film
1938 it was announced that Roach would make a film of the novel Robbery Under Arms, about the bushranger Captain Starlight, starring Brian Aherne and Margaret
Captain_Fury
Markets of authorized and illicit small arms and light weapons
The small arms trade (also called small arms proliferation and the small arms market) is the markets of both authorized and illicit small arms and light
Small_arms_trade
Military unit
Police and 16,200 Militia, rural guards and other pro-government men under arms.[citation needed] In April 1914 Huerta claimed his army had reached the
Federal_Army
Military service branch which conducts direct military combat operations in land warfare
Combat arms (or fighting arms in non-American parlance) are troops within national armed forces who participate in direct tactical ground combat. In general
Combat_arms
UNDER ARMS
UNDER ARMS
Girl/Female
Indian
Under tree, Umbrella
Female
Cornish
, under the cliff.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Under tree, Umbrella
Boy/Male
Hindi
Supreme god.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Under An umbrella
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Handsome
Male
Basque
, man, warrior.
Biblical
cast under
Male
Swedish
 Swedish form of Old Norse Arnþórr, ANDER means "eagle of Thor." Compare with another form of Ander.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Ruler of all that is wild and untamed., Born of tooth and fang
Female
Cornish
, under the cliff.
Male
Hindi/Indian
Variant spelling of Hindi Sundar, SUNDER means "beautiful."
Boy/Male
Basque Norse Greek
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Under an Umbrella
Boy/Male
Bengali, Celebrity, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Sindhi, Traditional
The God of Weather and War; Lord of the Devas; King of Gods
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Under Control
Girl/Female
Norse
Under Ing's protection.
Boy/Male
Australian, Basque, French, Greek, Norse, Scandinavian, Swedish
Lion-man; Masculine; Manly; Brave
Girl/Female
Biblical
Cast under.
Girl/Female
Norse
Under Ing's protection.
UNDER ARMS
UNDER ARMS
Girl/Female
Tamil
So sweet, White
Girl/Female
Greek
People's victory.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Firm Believer
Boy/Male
Hindu
Honor, Pride, Respect
Female
Polish
Polish form of Russian Natasha, NATASZA means "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Naylor.
Girl/Female
Danish, Finnish, German, Greek, Indian, Sanskrit
Pure; Name of a Sage; Worthy
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
King of the Kings
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Brian.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Digges.
UNDER ARMS
UNDER ARMS
UNDER ARMS
UNDER ARMS
UNDER ARMS
n.
A boat or raft used in the East Indies in the landing of passengers and goods.
adv.
In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail.
n.
One who undoes anything; especially, one who ruins another.
v. t.
To disunite in almost any manner, either by rending, cutting, or breaking; to part; to put or keep apart; to separate; to divide; to sever; as, to sunder a rope; to sunder a limb; to sunder friends.
v. i.
To part; to separate.
v. t.
To expose to the sun and wind.
n.
The glandular organ in which milk is secreted and stored; -- popularly called the bag in cows and other quadrupeds. See Mamma.
prep.
Below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; -- opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriage is under cover; a cellar extends under the whole house.
v. t.
A separation into parts; a division or severance.
n.
A garment worn below another.
n.
The lees or dregs of cane juice, used in the distillation of rum.
n.
The time between; the time between sunrise and noon; specifically, the third hour of the day, or nine o'clock in the morning, according to ancient reckoning; hence, mealtime, because formerly the principal meal was eaten at that hour; also, later, the afternoon; the time between dinner and supper.
prep.
Denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon, oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influences powerfully, or the like, in a relation of subjection, subordination, obligation, liability, or the like; as, to travel under a heavy load; to live under extreme oppression; to have fortitude under the evils of life; to have patience under pain, or under misfortunes; to behave like a Christian under reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws; under vows of chastity.
a.
Lower in position, intensity, rank, or degree; subject; subordinate; -- generally in composition with a noun, and written with or without the hyphen; as, an undercurrent; undertone; underdose; under-garment; underofficer; undersheriff.
a.
Waving or wavy; -- applied to ordinaries, or division lines.
prep.
Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion.
n.
One who, or that which, makes an end of something; as, the ender of my life.
n.
One of the breasts of a woman.
prep.
Denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep.
prep.
Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short.