資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Harness \Har"ness\, 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. Gf. {Iron}.]
   1. Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military
      sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.

            At least we 'll die witch harness on our back.
                                                  --Shak.

   2. The equipment of a draught or carriage horse, for drawing
      a wagon, coach, chaise, etc.; gear; tackling.

   3. The part of a loom comprising the heddles, with their
      means of support and motion, by which the threads of the
      warp are alternately raised and depressed for the passage
      of the shuttle.

   {To die in harness}, to die with armor on; hence,
      colloquially, to die while actively engaged in work or
      duty.