Ar"se*nal, n. [Sp. & F. arsenal arsenal, dockyard, or It. arzanale, arsenale (cf. It. & darsena dock); all fr. Ar. darina'a house of industry or fabrication; dar house + ina art, industry.]
A public establishment for the storage, or for the manufacture and storage, of arms and all military equipments, whether for land or naval service.
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