Ar"my (?), n. [F. armée, fr.
L. armata, fem. of armatus, p. p. of armare to arm.
Cf. Armada.] 1. A collection or body of men
armed for war, esp. one organized in companies, battalions, regiments,
brigades, and divisions, under proper officers.
2. A body of persons organized for the advancement
of a cause; as, the Blue Ribbon Army.
3. A great number; a vast multitude; a
host.
An army of good words.
Shak.
Standing army, a permanent army of professional
soldiers, as distinguished from militia or volunteers.