Reverse Dictionary: AR – ARN

ARBITER, ARBITRATE, ARBITRATOR – NOUNS, PERSON
– an arbiter; an umpire ODDSMAN 1581 Sc. obs.
– an arbiter between two THIRDSMAN 1793 Sc.
– an arbitrator WARDSMAN 1482 obs.
– an arbitrator; a person who decides between disputants or contending parties and whose decision is usually accepted as final UMPIRE c1400
– an arbitrator or umpire; a mediator DAYSMAN 1489 arch.
– an arbitrator; a person who decides causes or controversies; a decider DECISOR 1563 obs.
– an arbitress; a female umpire ODDWOMAN 1587 Sc. obs.
– a person who acts as an arbitrator between disputants; an arbiter, an umpire, a judge MODERATOR 1556

ARBITER etc. – VERBS
– to arbitrate; to act as judge, to sit in judgement; to give one’s decision, sentence, or opinion ​DEEM c825 obs.

ARCHAIC – ADJECTIVES
– archaic NOAHARCHAIC Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– archaic; outmoded; old-fashioned MUSTY 1575

ARCHAIC – NOUNS, PERSON
– a person devoted to the archaic PHILARCHAIST Bk1991 obs.

ARCHER, ARCHERY – ADJECTIVES
– of archery: performed with the bow drawn against the foot PEDESTRIAL 1792 obs.
– ‘that can do much by shooting with arrows’ SAGITTIPOTENT 1656 obs. rare

ARCHER etc. – NOUNS
– an archery ground BUTT GARDEN1810 obs.

ARCHER etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– an accomplished archer ​ADAM BELL Bk1922
– an archer SAGITTARY 1832-4
– an expert archer SAGITTIPOTENT Bk1775

ARCTIC – NOUNS
– an animal that is well adapted to the Arctic or comfortable in Arctic conditions ARCTICIAN a1841 rare
– either of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles POLAR LINE 1658 obs.

ARCTIC – NOUNS, PERSON
– a specialist in matters related to the Arctic; an Arctic explorer ARCTICIAN 1860

ARCTIC – VERBS
– to accustom to arctic or very cold conditions ARCTICIZE 1891 rare

ARDUOUS, ARDUOUSNESS – ADJECTIVES
– arduous, difficult KNEEF;  NEEF 1808 Sc. obs.
– arduous, hellish HELL-BENDING 1890 Amer. sl.

ARDUOUS etc. – NOUNS
– an arduous or agonizing task, experience, etc. ASS-BREAKER 1961 Amer. sl.
– anything arduous or very disagreeable WHIZ BITCH 1920s sl.
– arduousness; steepness; arduousness; difficulty ARDUITY 1623 obs. rare
– something extremely arduous or difficult HELL-BUSTER 1949 Amer. dial.
– something particularly arduous or challenging BEAR 1911 Amer. sl.

ARGUE, ARGUING, ARGUMENT. ARGUMENTATIVE – ADJECTIVES
– argumentative, contentious, disputatious, wrangling TOILOUS c1430 obs. rare
– argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome, contradictory THREAPING 1877 Eng. dial.
– argumentative, given to wordy strife GLOSSOMACHICALL 1597 obs. nonce word
– argumentative, impatient SNIPPY 1848 US sl.
– argumentative, irascible, touchy, angry, low, mean, cross; pert, impertinent, impudent, self-important; frisky, mettlesome FEISTY 1890 Amer. dial.
– argumentative, quarrelsome, cantankerous; unruly, mean, bad RANTANKEROUS c1832 US colloq.
– characterized by argument, having the form of an argument ARGUITIVE a1665 obs. rare
– inclined to argue or dispute, contentious ARGISOME Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– involved in an argument; emotionally moved AT IT L19 sl.
– of an argument, etc.: containing a fallacy FALLACIOUS 1509
 
ARGUE etc. – NOUNS
– a big argument; a major issue; a scandal BIG STINK Bk2006 US sl.
– a captious or sophistical mode of arguing CROCODILITY 1848
– a clinching argument; the thing or event in a series which outdoes or is a climax to all those preceding CROWNER 1815 colloq.
– a confused argument or business transaction TAFFLE B1900 Eng. dial.
– a controversial argument; a strong verbal or written attack on a person POLEMIC 1626
– a controversial argument; wordy disputation WRINGLE-WRANGLE 1882 rare
– a disputatious argument ARGLE-BARGAIN 1894 Sc.
– a disputatious argument; a bandying of words, a wrangling ARGLE-BARGLE a1881 chiefly Eng. dial. & Sc.
– a fallacious or captious argument; a quibble, sophism CAPTION 1605 obs.
– a fierce argument, possibly leading to blows; a loud quarrel DAMNED GOOD SWINE UP L19 sl.
– a fit of arguing or disputing THREAPING-FIT 1857 Eng. dial.
– a heated argument, a quarrel, a disagreement CHEWING MATCH 1950 Amer. dial.
– a heated argument, a squabble NICKLE 1964 Sc.
– a heated argument involving many participants DONNYBROOK 1852 sl.
– a knock-down argument CLUNCHFIST 1589 obs.
– a lively and noisy argument HOEDOWN 1950s US sl.
– a meaningless argument EGG-BAG 1893 Eng. dial.
– an arguing, disputing ARGUFYING 1873 Ireland & Eng. dial.
– an arguing; a protracted discussion, conversation or argument RAG-CHEWING 1885 Amer. sl.
– an argument ARG 1981 US computing sl.
– an argument ARGING AND BARGING L19 sl.
– an argument ARGOL-BARGOL E19
– an argument ARGUFIER 19C
– an argument ARGY-BARGLE 19C
– an argument LIP BATTLE 1970 Amer. dial.
– an argument RUN-IN Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– an argument, a disagreement, a dispute CONTRETEMPS 1961 colloq.
– an argument, a discussion; a dispute; a quarrel THREAP 1768 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– an argument, a dispute ARGLE Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– an argument, a dispute ARGUFYMENT 1892 Ireland
– an argument, a dispute; a prolonged bargaining HAGGLING 1888 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– an argument, a dispute; a row KAGG 1916 nautical sl.
– an argument, a dispute, contention ARGUFICATION Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– an argument; a dispute; gossip CAG L18 sl.
– an argument; a dispute not carried to extremes; a controversy, a debate VELITATION 1607 rare
– an argument, a duel DUELLION a1637 obs. rare
– an argument, a fight PALAVER 1980s Black British sl.
– an argument; a fuss; noisy disorder PAM-PAM 1943 W. Indies sl.
– an argument, a heated quarrel DING-DONG 1922
– an argument, altercation, wrangle, dispute; confused talk KABBIE-LABBY Bk1902 Sc.
– an argument; a minor scandal FLAP Bk2006 US sl.
– an argument; a misunderstanding, a disagreement CAFFLE 1889 Eng. dial.
– an argument, a quarrel CHEWFEST 1967 Amer. dial.
– an argument, a quarrel, a disagreement CHEW 1966 Amer. dial.
– an argument, a quarrel; a fuss, a bother HASSLE 1945
– an argument, a row BLUE 1943 Aust. & NZ sl.
– an argument, a row BREEZE 1785 sl.
– an argument, a row BULL AND COW 1859 Brit. rhyming sl.
– an argument, a row BUST-UP 1899 sl.
– an argument, a row CAFLUGALTY;  CAFUGELTY 1914 US sl.
– an argument, a row DUST-UP 1897 sl.
– an argument; a row PALAVA 1970s W. Indies
– an argument, a row PANTOMIME COW 1998 UK rhyming sl.
– an argument; a row RUCK 1958 sl.
– an argument, a row SET-TO 1829 sl.
– an argument, a row TIFF 1754
– an argument, a row YIKE 1941 Aust. sl.
– an argument; a verbal fight MOUTH BATTLE 1966 Amer. dial.
– an argument; a verbal fight MOUTH CONTEST 1966 Amer. dial.
– an argument; a verbal fight MOUTH FIGHT 1966 Amer. dial.
– an argument; a verbal fight MOUTH LASHING 1966 Amer. dial.
– an argument, a verbal fight between two people GUM SESSION 1970 Amer. dial.
– an argument, a wrangle, a dispute RAGGLE 1866 Sc.
– an argument or confrontation GO-AROUND 1912 colloq., orig. US
– an argument or fight BLUE Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– an argument or fight; a disagreement or quarrel BITCH 1967 Amer. dial.
– an argument or fight; a row; a disturbance KICKUP 1843 Amer. dial.
– an argument or fight between a couple who live together DOMESTIC 1970s sl.
– an argument or fight between two people, mostly with words COME-TOGETHER 1968 Amer. dial.
– an argument or quarrel FAUCHENTULIE 1825 Sc. obs.
– an argument or quarrel; a clash, a fight RUN-IN 1894 colloq.
– an argument or something ironically or humorously regarded as such, esp. a specious or subtle argument SYLLOGISM 1387
– an argument, quarrel, or controversy HEEKACK 1986 Amer. dial.
– an argument, quarrel, or controversy HEEKYAK 1986 Amer. dial.
– an argument, quarrel, or controversy HICK-HACK 1986 Amer. dial.
– an argument, quarrel, wrangle NABBLE 1876 Eng. dial.
– an argument, wrangling ARGY-BARGY 1887 orig. Sc.
– an imposing argument or allegation FACING-CARD a1624 obs.
– an inconclusive argument CUL-DE-SAC 19C
– an oft-repeated argument or point of view RIFF 2000 UK sl.
– a noisy argument DINGDONG Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– a noisy argument SCRIMMAGE;  SCRIMMIDGE Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– a noisy argument, a row; a brawl; a scuffle; a violent disturbance or commotion RAMMY 1935 Sc. sl.
– a noisy argument, a row; a loud altercation; a physical struggle BARNEY 1855 colloq.
– a noisy argument; a wordy and mutual recrimination RANTUM-SCANTUM L18 sl.
– an opinionated argument; polemics; a dispute POLEMY 1642 rare
– an unanswerable argument; a big lie FILLIPER 19C Eng. dial.
– an undeniable argument KNOCK-DOWN 19C US sl.
– an unsettled argument; chatter, idle talk KEG-MEG Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– an unsettled argument; chatter, idle talk; gossip CAGMAG 19C Eng. dial.
– a perverse argument, contradiction CAM Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– arguing AUGURING 1942 Amer. dial.
– arguing JAGGLING 1966 Amer. dial.
– arguing; loud or vociferous talk GUM-BUMPING 1965 Amer. dial.
– argument, assertion; dispute, contention, quarrel ARGUE Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– argument, contention, strife, discord BATE a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– argument, contention, strife, dispute, controversy CONCERTATION 1509 obs.
– argument, debate, controversy, discussion, deliberation, disputation DEBATEMENT 1536 obs.
– argument, difference of opinion, quarrel DIFFER 1873 Amer. dial.
– argument, reasoning ARGOLLING a1839 Sc.
– arguments, noise RANDYVOO L19 sl.
– argument; verbal contention, dispute, controversy TOIL a1300 obs.
– a small or unimportant argument, a row SPAT 1804 sl., orig. US
– a sophistical argument FALLACE 1532 obs.
– a sophistical argument, a fallacy ELENCH 1565 obs.
– a violent argument or brawl BRANNIGAN 1940 Amer. sl.
– a weak argument CAT-BLASH 19C Eng. dial.
– over-refinement in arguing; subtle disputation; cavilling, cavil, quibble ARGUTATION 1641 obs.
 
ARGUE etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– an argumentative, contentious person THREAPER 1899 Eng. dial.
– an argumentative female AIR RAIDER 1960s Aust. sl.
– an argumentative, captious person a gossip; a mischief-maker NABBLER 1894 Eng. dial.
– an argumentative, domineering person BARRACUDA 1950s US sl.
–  argumentative or convincing speaker ARGUFIER 1805 Amer. dial.
– an argumentative or offensive person BLISTER E19 sl.
– an argumentative person; a debater; a skilful disputant TONGUE-FENCER 1675
– an argumentative person; a layman who fancies he has a knowledge of law BUSH-LAWYER 1853 Aust. & NZ
– an argumentative person; a warm disputant or preacher SCALDABANCO a1670 obs.
– an argumentative person; one who talks back LIPPER-OFF 1966 Amer. dial.
– a person engaged in an argument, debate, or disputation VENTILATOR Bk1891
– a person who argues or writes in opposition to another; a controversialist POLEMIC 1639
– a person who talks in an argumentative or belligerent manner BAD MOUTH 1980
Amer. dial.
– a person with whom one enjoys arguing SPARRING PARTNER 1958 sl.
 
ARGUE etc. – PHRASES
– arguing or angry with someone AT THE OUTS L19 sl.
– of an argument, dispute, etc.: conducted mercilessly and in earnest, with no reservations WITH THE GLOVES OFF 20C
 
ARGUE etc. – VERBS
– to argue ARG 1914 Amer. dial.
– to argue AUGER;  AUGUR 1961 Amer. dial.
– to argue CAG;  KAGG 1919 nautical usage
– to argue DICKER 1966 Amer. dial.
– to argue JAGGLE 1966 Amer. dial.
– to argue LIP BATTLE 1969 Amer. dial.
– to argue LUNG 1900s US college sl.
– to argue PART BRASS-RAGS 1898 sl., orig. nautical usage
– to argue POP ONE’S GUMS 1967 Amer. dial.
– to argue about an inconsequential and trivial aspect of an issue; to make small and overfine distinctions CUT A FEATHER a1634 obs.
– to argue about insignificant things BUCKLE Bk1970 US students’ sl.
– to argue angrily; to let loose a diatribe SPEW 1980s sl.
– to argue at cross purposes WALK WIDE IN WORDS 1529 obs.
– to argue by syllogisms; to reason syllogistically SYLLOGIZE c1420
– to argue doggedly and tiresomely; to carp, to wrangle, to criticize YARG a1838 Sc.
– to argue endlessly or without hope of a definite agreement; to grumble CHEW THE RAG c1880 military sl.
– to argue, generally in a contentious or noisy fashion ARGIE;  ARGY 1911 Sc.
– to argue hotly and loudly THRAWL 1885 Eng. dial.
– to argue in coarse strident tones LOUD-TALK 1930 Amer. dial.
– to argue loudly, creating a problem RAISE SAND 1965 US sl.
– to argue on and on CHEW THE MOP 20C military sl.
– to argue or contend persistently THREAT Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– to argue or contend saucily; to wrangle or quarrel CAMPLE 1621 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– to argue or dispute in a captious, quarrelsome manner; to rage TANT Bk1905 Sc.
– to argue or protest strongly; to insist or assert with pertinacity, esp. to persist in a false assertion THREAP OUT 1790 Eng. dial.
– to argue or protest strongly; to insist or assert with pertinacity, esp. to persist in a false assertion THREAP DOWN 1877 Eng. dial.
– to argue or protest strongly; to insist or assert with pertinacity, esp. to persist in a false assertion THREAP DOWN THE THROAT 1864 Sc.
– to argue or quarrel, esp. noisily or rowdily; to have a row BARNEY 1850
– to argue or reason in a subtle manner; to split hairs SUBTILIZE 1592
– to argue or talk at length AIR ONE’S LUNGS 1969 Amer. dial.
– to argue over something already decided ARGUE THE TOSS 1887 UK
– to argue persistently; to wrangle EAGGLE-BAGGLE;  EAGGLE-BARGIN 1721 Sc. obs.
– to argue pertinaciously HAMMERGAW 1826 Sc.
– to argue snappishly, esp. of children and persons of diminutive appearance NAFF Bk1903 Sc.
– to argue snappishly; to be peevish; to nag, to taunt NARG 1824 Sc.
– to argue subtly SUBTLE a1340 obs.
– to argue, to answer back, to be cheeky, to talk excessively, to boast FAT-MOUTH 1962 sl., orig. African-American
– to argue, to bandy words EIKSUPICKSY 1915 Sc.
– to argue, to bandy words, to dispute; to contend ARGIE-BARGIE;  ARGUY-BARGUY 1885 Sc.
– to argue, to become involved in contention TANGLE 1535 obs.
– to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive; to speak in a caustic or sarcastic manner COME THE ACID 1910s sl.
– to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive; to speak in a caustic or sarcastic manner COME THE ACID DROP 1910s sl.
– to argue; to be unpleasant or offensive; to speak in a caustic or sarcastic manner COME THE OLD ACID 1910s sl.
– to argue; to bicker DUDGEON 1859 obs.
– to argue, to bicker, to retort; to use pert language KIM-KAM B1900 Eng. dial.
– to argue; to carry on a controversy POLEMICIZE 1881
– to argue; to carry on a controversy POLEMIZE 1828
– to argue, to carry on a long-winded conversation CHEW THE CUD 1944 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to come into conflict, to come to blows, to fight FALL TO LOGGERHEADS 1828 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to come into conflict, to come to blows, to fight GO TO LOGGERHEADS 1755 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to complain CRAB 1906 Amer. sl.
– to argue; to confront face-to-face GET UP IN SOMEONE’S FACE 1990s sl., orig. African-American
– to argue, to contend, to dispute, to wrangle ARGUFY 1800 Amer. & Sc. & colloq.
– to argue, to contend, to quarrel, to fight, to strive with blows or arguments BATE a1300 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– to argue, to contend; to struggle, fight FRAB 1868 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to cross, to contradict, to bicker CAM Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to dispute ALLEGATE 1892 Ireland
– to argue, to dispute CAMMEL 1923 Sc.
– to argue, to dispute HANNY B1900 Eng. dial. obs.
– to argue, to dispute JAFFOCK B1900 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to dispute; to cavil, esp. to dispute the terms of a bargain HAGGLE 1777 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to argue, to dispute; to contend; esp. in making a bargain ARGLE 1886 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to dispute; to contend in a lawsuit or an argument TOIL c1330 obs.
– to argue, to dispute; to contend or plead in a lawsuit TOLY c1440 obs.
– to argue, to dispute, to contradict; to provoke, to anger THROW 1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to argue, to dispute, to discuss SANN c1200 obs.
– to argue, to dispute; to make use of the elenchus (a logical refutation) ELENCHIZE 1631 obs. rare
– to argue, to dispute, to quarrel, to scold, to make ironical jokes SCOG Bk1904 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to dispute, to wrangle KABBIE-LABBY 1898 Sc.
– to argue, to dispute; to wrangle, to quarrel, to contend THREAP 1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to argue; to engage in backtalk LIP 1898 sl.
– to argue; to engage in backtalk LIP OFF 1943 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to fight CROSS ASSHOLES 1975 Amer. sl.
– to argue, to fight LOCK ASSHOLES 1975 Amer. sl.
– to argue, to fight; to become angry BLUE 1955 Aust. & NZ sl.
– to argue, to fight, to brawl LOCK ASSES 1953 Amer. sl.
– to argue, to haggle, to dispute HAG;  HAGG 1892 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to prevaricate, to haggle CAFFLE 1886 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to protest CHEW 1965 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to protest CHEW THINGS OVER 1965 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to quarrel ARGOL-BARGOL E19
– to argue, to quarrel, to cavil, to dispute, to contend ARGLE-BARGLE 1727 chiefly Eng. dial. & Sc.
– to argue, to quarrel, to contend FAUCHENTULIE 1825 Sc. obs.
– to argue, to quarrel; to dispute in a captious manner; to rage TANTER Bk1905 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– to argue, to quarrel; to dispute, to bicker, to wrangle JAR 1550
– to argue, to quarrel, to squabble; to have a heated argument or disagreement SCASH 1801 Sc.
– to argue, to reason about, to debate, to discuss BEAT 1470 obs.
– to argue; to retort indignantly, to talk back JAW BACK 1885 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to scold AMMERGAG;  HAMMERGAG Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– to argue, to skirmish, to quarrel SCRIMMAGE;  SCRIMMIDGE Bk1904 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to argue; to talk, esp. loudly or vociferously BUMP ONE’S GUMS 1965 Amer. dial.
– to argue; to talk; to chat; to gossip CHIN c1871 Amer. dial.
– to argue; to talk too much or too loud CHEW THE BIT 1968 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to talk too much or too loud CHIP ONE’S TEETH 1958 Amer. dial.
– to argue, to wrangle ARGUE-BARGUE; ARGY-BARGY 1887 orig. Sc.
– to argue, to wrangle over a subject, to dispute RAG 1889 Eng. dial. & sl.
– to argue, to wrangle, to dispute, to bicker, to banter RAGGLE 1866 Sc.
– to beat someone in an argument or verbal contest BADMOUTH 1941 sl.
– to be loudly argumentative; to shout or complain loudly RORT 1931 Royal Navy sl.
– to cause a bad argument or fight; to create an uproar or disturbance MAKE THE FUR FLY 1834 sl.
– to condescend to argument EVEN ONE’S WIT 1853 Ireland & Eng. dial.
– to defeat in an argument; to answer shortly and hastily TAKE UP 1899 Sc.
– to engage in an argument or quarrel with another; to disagree; to fight LOCK HORNS 1836 Amer. dial.
– to foster an argument, to make trouble RAISE AN ANTS’ NEST 20C W. Indies sl.
– to get into arguments; to face criticism TAKE BEEF 1990s African-American sl.
– to settle an argument; to discuss a matter and come to a decision SIDE IT OUT 19C sl., chiefly Royal Navy usage
– to stop arguing CHECK THE WAR 1947 US sl.

ARISTOCRACY, ARISTOCRAT, ARISTOCRATIC, ARISTOCRATICALLY – ADJECTIVES
– aristocratic ARICHTOCRATIC 1942 Amer. dial.
– aristocratic NOBBISH M18 sl.
– aristocratic, characteristic of aristocrats ARISTO 1874 colloq.
– aristocratic; conducted by an aristocracy OPTIMATICAL 1652 obs. rare
– aristocratic, high class; WRIST-WATCH c1905 military usage
– aristocratic, lordly, lavish, extravagant LAIRDLY c1850 Sc.

ARISTOCRACY etc. – ADVERBS
– aristocratically NOBBILY M18 sl.

ARISTOCRACY etc. – NOUNS
– an exclusive residential district; the aristocratic suburb of a city NOB HILL 1912 Amer. dial.
– an exclusive residential district; the aristocratic suburb of a city NOB’S HILL 1965 Amer. dial.
– the aristocracy or nobility; the upper classes in the state OPTIMACY 1579-80 obs.
– the aristocracy that gained its wealth and social position from the ownership of breweries BEEROCRACY Bk1991 Eng.
– the aristocracy; the social elite FANCY PANTS 1935 sl., orig. US
– the aristocracy, the wealthy and powerful THE FANCY M19 US sl.
– the aristocratic, powerful, or wealthy; the excellent of the earth THE SALT OF THE EARTH c950

ARISTOCRACY etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– a man who belongs to aristocratic or fashionable society; a male inhabitant of the ‘beau monde’ MONDAIN 1833
– a member of the local aristocracy HIGH ZEKE 1930 Amer. dial.
– an aristocrat ARICHTOCRAT 1942 Amer. dial.
– an aristocrat ARISTO 1864 colloq.
– an aristocrat RICHTOCRAT 1942 Amer. dial.
– an aristocrat, esp. one who considers themselves to be one and acts accordingly BIG BUG 1817 sl., orig. US
– an aristocrat or gentleman; a member of the yangban, the former ruling class in Korea YANGBAN 1898
– an aristocrat or dandy HAW-HAW 1869 sl.
– an aristocrat or noble OPTIMATE c1611
– an aristocrat, or one who tries to pose as one; a man of showy or impressive appearance HEAVY SWELL 1819 colloq.
– an aristocrat; a member of the ‘best society’ of a community ASTORBILT 1965 Amer. jocular usage
– an aristocrat; a member of the upper classes SWANK 1920s sl.
– an aristocrat; an exceptional person A-1-ER L19 sl.
– an aristocrat; a notable person BIG BOB 1883 UK sl.
– an aristocrat; a superior or important person, whether in fact or through pretension MONKEY-MONK 1880 US sl.
– an aristocrat; a swell, a dandy HAW-HAW TOFF Bk1909 sl.
– an aristocrat; a wealthy, influential, important, or celebrated person; used derisively BIG BUTT 1912 US sl.
– an aristocrat; a wealthy or conceited person; a snob; a member of the social elite HIGH HAT 1923 US colloq., orig. theatre usage
– an aristocrat, a wealthy person FATWAD 1911 US sl.
– an imaginary aristocrat DUCHESS OF PUDDLE-DOCK 17C sl.
– an unruly young aristocrat; a confident, high-spirited young man; a rake, a dandy YOUNG BLOOD 1557
– any young male aristocrat RUPERT 1910s sl., orig. military usage
– aristocratic younger sons, impoverished through the inequalities of primogeniture, who are forced to live on their wits BROKEN BRIGADE L19 UK society usage
– a woman who belongs to aristocratic or fashionable society MONDAINE 1833 rare
– a young male aristocrat or upper-class male ALGERNON L19 sl.
– a young male aristocrat or upper-class male ALGIE;  ALGY L19 Brit. sl.

ARIZONA – NOUNS
– Arizona APACHE STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona AZTEC STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona BABY STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona COPPER STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona ITALY OF AMERICA Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona OCOTILLO STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona SAND HILL STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona SUNSET LAND Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona SUNSET STATE Bk1942 Amer. sl.
– Arizona VALENTINE STATEBk1942 Amer. sl.
– Phoenix, Arizona CACTUS PATCH 1976 US jocular usage

ARIZONA – NOUNS, PERSON
– a person from Arizona ZONER 1991 US sl.
– a person from Arizona ZONIE 1991 US sl.

ARIZONA – VERBS
– to be an old timer of the desert in Arizona BE ALKALIED Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.

ARM – ADJECTIVES
– having long arms or legs LONG-SPARRED 1916 Amer. dial.

ARM – NOUNS
– a man’s arms or hands HOOKS Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– an arm EMMERDALE (FARM) 1990s rhyming sl.
– an arm GAIRDIE;  GAIRDY;  GARDIE;  GARDY 1513 Sc. obs.
– an arm MEATHOOK 1919 Amer. sl.
– an arm RAISE 1940s African-American sl.
– an arm SMITER 1673 sl., obs.
– an arm WING 1823 sl.
– an arm, a hand FIN L18 nautical sl.
– a pendulous spread of flabby upper arm that is characteristic of some older woman NAN FLAP 2004 Brit. sl.
– a perfectly straight arm POKER ARM 1890
– arms GRAPPLING IRONS Bk1969 US Air Force Academy cadets’ sl.
– a stretching of the arms in a straight line to their full extent FATHOM 1607 obs.
– a thin, shrivelled arm or finger SCRAB Bk1904 Sc.
– a thin, shrivelled arm or finger SCRABBLE Bk1904 Sc.
– flabby upper arms BINGO WINGS 2003 UK sl.
– one’s arms, when used to embrace another ARMSTRONG HEATERS 1920 Amer. dial.
– the arm BENDER M19 sl.
– the arm CHALK FARM 1857 rhyming sl.
– the arm FALSE ALARM 1910s rhyming sl., orig. military usage
– the arm FLOPPER 1945 US sl.
– the arm RAMMER L18 UK criminals’ sl.
– the arm; the hand MARTINI 1992 Brit. sl.
– the arms OARS Bk1905 Eng. cant
– the arms, esp. muscular arms; the biceps GUNS 1973 US sl.
– the embracing arms FATHOMS a1000 obs.
– the length of the forearm FATHOM c1000 obs.
– the narrow part of the forearm, above the wrist THE SMALL OF THE ARM a1544
– the part of the arm from the elbow downward; the forearm CUBIT 14C obs.
– the whole arm HAND 1615 obs.
– thin, undersized arms BROOMSTICKS 1896 colloq.

ARM – NOUNS, PERSON
– a one-armed person WINGY 1880 sl.
– a person, esp. a beggar, who has lost one or both arms ARMY 1930 US tramps’ sl.

ARM – VERBS
– to stretch the arms to their full extent MAKE A FATHOM 1519  obs.
– to swing the arms in walking SAWM 1873 Eng. dial.

ARMADILLO – NOUNS
– an armadillo DIGGER 1982 Amer. dial.
– an armadillo GRAVEDIGGER 1966 Amer. dial.
– an armadillo HARD-SHELLED POSSUM 1968 Amer. dial.
– an armadillo IRON-PLATED POSSUM 1960 Amer. dial.
– an armadillo OPOSSUM ON THE HALF SHELL 1995 Amer. dial.
– an armadillo TEXAS TURKEY 1982 Amer. dial.
– the nine-banded armadillo POOR MAN’S PIG 1947 Amer. dial.
– the nine-banded armadillo POVERTY PIG 1947 Amer. dial.

ARMED FORCES – see SERVICES

ARMHOLE – NOUNS
– arm-holes HAMBURGHERS;  HAMBURGHES Bk1905 Eng. dial.

ARMOUR – ADJECTIVES
– in armour HARNESSED c1460 obs.

ARMOUR – NOUNS
– an ancient coat of mail CATAPHRACT 1581 obs.
– a piece of armour I-WEDE a1000 obs.
– a piece of armour for the head; a helmet HEAD-PIECE 1535
– armour, accoutrements, weapons, munitions of war; also, a suit of armour FURNITURE 1569 obs.
– armour, arms, warlike accoutrements GEAR c1205 obs. exc. arch.
– armour, personal accoutrements for war; warlike apparel HABILIMENTS c1489 obs.
– a suit of mail HARNESS c1489
– defensive armour AEGIS 1704

ARMOUR – NOUNS, PERSON
– a man in armour HELM a1400-50 obs.
– a man in armour HELMET c1500 obs.
– an armour-bearer HARNESS-BEARER 1563 obs.
– an armour-bearer; a harness-bearer HARNESS-MAN 1530 obs.
– a soldier in full armour CATAPHRACT 1671

ARMOUR – VERBS
– to equip in armour; to arm, to accoutre HARNESS a1300 arch.

ARMY – see SERVICES