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Helmed

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helm 1  (hlm)
n.
1. Nautical The steering gear of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
2. A position of leadership or control: at the helm of the government.
tr.v. helmed, helm·ing, helms
To take the helm of; steer or direct.
[Middle English, from Old English helma.]
helm 2  (hlm) Archaic
n.
A helmet.
tr.v. helmed, helm·ing, helms
To cover or furnish with a helmet.
[Middle English, from Old English; see kel-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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Full soon Among them he arriv'd; in his right hand Grasping ten thousand Thunders, which he sent Before him, such as in thir Soules infix'd Plagues; they astonisht all resistance lost, All courage; down thir idle weapons drop'd; O're Shields and Helmes, and helmed heads he rode Of Thrones and mighty Seraphim prostrate, That wish'd the Mountains now might be again Thrown on them as a shelter from his ire.
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Many a haughty step bends to your halls, Many a helmed head.
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