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noun ˈfjuːzɪlˈfjuzəl historical A light musket. 〈史〉燧发枪,明火枪 Example sentencesExamples - Beside you, wrapped in your capote against the dampness, is your fusil.
- Fusilier regiments were composed of soldiers armed only with fusils, unlike line regiments which comprised both musketmen and pikemen.
- The fusil is fitted with an unusual brass lock-plate.
- These fusils were of great demand in Canada by the Indians, traders, hunters and even the military units.
- The orders passed by the various ‘Titons’, stipulated that there should be 30,000 fusils in the Magasin Royal des Armes at all times during times of war and 12,000 during times of peace.
- Checking the Caywood Website showed this French fusil, once returned, would be available for $1,485 plus shipping (this reflects an additional $100 for the optional brass lockplate).
OriginLate 16th century (denoting a flint in a tinderbox): from French, based on Latin focus 'hearth, fire'. noun ˈfjuːzɪlˈfjuzəl Heraldry An elongated lozenge. 〔纹章〕长菱形图记
OriginLate Middle English: from Old French fusel, from a diminutive of Latin fusus 'spindle'. nounˈfjuzəlˈfyo͞ozəl historical A light flintlock musket. 〈史〉燧发枪,明火枪 Example sentencesExamples - Fusilier regiments were composed of soldiers armed only with fusils, unlike line regiments which comprised both musketmen and pikemen.
- The fusil is fitted with an unusual brass lock-plate.
- Beside you, wrapped in your capote against the dampness, is your fusil.
- These fusils were of great demand in Canada by the Indians, traders, hunters and even the military units.
- The orders passed by the various ‘Titons’, stipulated that there should be 30,000 fusils in the Magasin Royal des Armes at all times during times of war and 12,000 during times of peace.
- Checking the Caywood Website showed this French fusil, once returned, would be available for $1,485 plus shipping (this reflects an additional $100 for the optional brass lockplate).
OriginLate 16th century (denoting a flint in a tinderbox): from French, based on Latin focus ‘hearth, fire’. nounˈfjuzəlˈfyo͞ozəl Heraldry An elongated lozenge. 〔纹章〕长菱形图记
OriginLate Middle English: from Old French fusel, from a diminutive of Latin fusus ‘spindle’. |