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johnwilliamson062 · March 17, 2009, 11:17 PM

you are correct in your definition of bear, but I believe when combined with arms as "bear arms," the phrase means more to the effect of going to battle. Maybe not, but it certainly seems I have heard the phrase used as such.

March 17, 2009, 11:17 PM	#30
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	you are correct in your definition of bear, but I believe when combined with arms as "bear arms," the phrase means more to the effect of going to battle. Maybe not, but it certainly seems I have heard the phrase used as such.