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An exhibition of arms. according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; -- formerly made at certain seasons in each district.

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  1. n. An exhibition of arms. according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; -- formerly made at certain seasons in each district.
  2. An exhibition of arms. according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; -- formerly made at certain seasons in each district. [Scot.] Jamieson. Sir W. Scott.
  3. An exhibition of arms. according to the rank of the individual,by all persons bearing arms; -- formerly made at certain seasons ineach district. [Scot.] Jamieson. Sir W. Scott.
  4. wapinschaw (plural wapinschaws) (Scotland, historical) An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.