Ar'se-nal, n.

n. [Fr. & Sp. arsenal, It. arsenale, arzanale, arzanà, arsenal, dock-yard; L. Lat. arsena, armory; It. dársena, wet-dock, from Ar. dârcinah, house of industry or fabrication, from dâr, house, and çinâat, çinâah, 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.