A body of forces equipped for war.
The process of building up military capacity.
Any equipment for resistance.
All the cannon and small arms collectively, with their equipments, belonging to a ship or a fortification.
A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.
A substitute; a hostage.
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
Certainty.
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.