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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(n.) Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.

(3):

(n.) The equipment of a draught or carriage horse, for drawing a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear; tackling.

(4):

(v. t.) Fig.: To equip or furnish for defense.

(5):

(v. t.) To dress in armor; to equip with armor for war, as a horseman; to array.

(6):

(v. t.) To make ready for draught; to equip with harness, as a horse. Also used figuratively.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Harness'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​h/harness.html. 1828.
 
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