Shakespeares Othello

[druiaghtagh]

Mening of following anyone please For since these arms of mine had seven years pith Till now some nine moons wasted, they have used Their dearest action in the tented field

[woofgang]

I've been a soldier for a long time

[Quizmonster]

Othello, in this scene, is explaining to the senators and gentlemen that he has married Desdemona, which they found offensive. He says he is roughly spoken and - having had little experience of peaceful times - does not know how to use polite phraseology. In the lines you quote, he means: "Ever since the age of seven, until nine months ago, I have used my arms for little more than action in the field of battle."