3. Subject; matter; concern; distinct. [Obs.]

A very great revolution that happened in this article of good breeding.

Addison.

This last article will hardly be believed.

De Foe.

4. A distinct part. "Upon each article of human duty." Paley. "Each article of time." Habington.

The articles which compose the blood.

E. Darwin.

5. A particular one of various things; as, an article of merchandise; salt is a necessary article.

They would fight not for articles of faith, but for articles of food.

Landor.

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