Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ARMY, adj. Having many arms or branches. [′ermɪ̢ + ɛ]Ayr. 1786 Burns Vision ii. xx.:
Tho' large the forest's Monarch throws His army shade.
