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FOUGADE

Volume 9 · 67 words · 1815 Edition

or FOGASSE, in the art of war, a little mine, about 8 or 10 feet wide, and 10 or 12 deep, dug under some work or post, which is in danger of falling into the enemy's hands; and charged with sacks of powder, covered with stones, earth, and whatever else can make great destruction. It is set on fire like other mines, with a sauciefe. See MINE.