ˈɑ:mɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 an organized force armed
for fighting on
land. 2 (prec. by the)
the military profession. 3 (often foll. by of) a
very large number (an army of locusts; an army of helpers). 4 an organized
body regarded as fighting for a
particular cause (Salvation Army). øarmy
ant any ant of the
subfamily Dorylinae, foraging in large groups. Army List
Brit. an
official list of commissioned officers. army
worm any of
various moth or fly larvae occurring in
destructive swarms. [ME f. OF armee f. Rmc armata fem.
past part. of armare arm]