Found 2 items, similar to order arms.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: order arms order arms n : a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command
English → English (gcide) Definition: Order arms Order \Or"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ordered; p. pr. & vb. n. Ordering.] [From Order, n.] 1. To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule. [1913 Webster] To him that ordereth his conversation aright. --Ps. 1. 23. [1913 Webster] Warriors old with ordered spear and shield. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance. [1913 Webster] 3. To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries. [1913 Webster] 4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry. [1913 Webster] These ordered folk be especially titled to God. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Persons presented to be ordered deacons. --Bk. of Com. Prayer. [1913 Webster] Order arms (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its butt resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command. [1913 Webster]