| Harness (harness) |
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| n. | (-n s) |
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| Har"ness |
| [OE.
harneis, harnes, OF. harneis, F. harnais,
harnois; of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. harnez old iron,
armor, W. haiarn iron, Armor. houarn, Ir.
iarann, Gael. iarunn. Cf. Iron |
Originally, the complete dress, especially in
a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general,
armor.
The equipment of a draught or carriage
horse, for drawing a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear;
tackling.
The part of a loom comprising the heddles,
with their means of support and motion, by which the threads of the
warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage of the
shuttle.
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| Harness (harness) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Har"ness |
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To
dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to
array.
Fig.: To equip or furnish for
defense.
To make ready for draught; to equip with
harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively.
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