n. [ See Sagittarius. ] 1. (Myth.) A centaur; a fabulous being, half man, half horse, armed with a bow and quiver. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The Arsenal in Venice; -- so called from having a figure of an archer over the door. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. sagittarius. ] Pertaining to, or resembling, an arrow. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]