The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Flute \Flute\ (fl[=u]t), n. [Cf. F. fl[^u]te a transport, D.
   fluit.]
   A kind of flyboat; a storeship.
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   Armed en fl[^u]te(Nav.), partially armed.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Armed \Armed\, a.
   1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished
      with the means of security or protection. "And armed
      host." --Dryden.
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   2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or
      efficiency.
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            A distemper eminently armed from heaven. --De Foe.
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   3. (Her.) Having horns, beak, talons, etc; -- said of beasts
      and birds of prey.
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   Armed at all points (Blazoning), completely incased in
      armor, sometimes described as armed cap-[`a]-pie.
      --Cussans.

   Armed en flute. (Naut.) See under Flute.

   Armed magnet, a magnet provided with an armature.

   Armed neutrality. See under Neutrality.
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