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(1):

(n.) A body of soldiers drawn up in a circle, as for defense, esp. infantry to repel cavalry.

(2):

(v. t.) To form into an orb or circle.

(3):

(v. i.) To become round like an orb.

(4):

(n.) Same as Mound, a ball or globe. See lst Mound.

(5):

(n.) The eye, as luminous and spherical.

(6):

(v. t.) To encircle; to surround; to inclose.

(7):

(n.) A period of time marked off by the revolution of a heavenly body.

(8):

(n.) A sphere of action.

(9):

(n.) A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star.

(10):

(n.) A revolving circular body; a wheel.

(11):

(n.) One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be inclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions.

(12):

(n.) A circle; esp., a circle, or nearly circular orbit, described by the revolution of a heavenly body; an orbit.

(13):

(n.) A blank window or panel.

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