n. [ OE. harneis, harnes, OF. harneis, F. harnais, harnois; of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. harnez old iron, armor, W. haiarn iron, Armor. houarn, Ir. iarann, Gael. iarunn. Cf. Iron. ]
At least we'll die with harness on our back. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
To die in harness,
v. t.
Harnessed in rugged steel. Rowe. [ 1913 Webster ]
A gay dagger,
Harnessed well and sharp as point of spear. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Harnessed to some regular profession. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
Harnessed antelope. (Zool.)
Harnessed moth (Zool.),
(Naut.) A tub lashed to a vessel's deck and containing salted provisions for daily use; -- called also
n. One who harnesses. [ 1913 Webster ]