the STRAWBERRY, a genus of plants belonging to the iofandra class; and in the natural method ranking under the 3dth order, Senticoideæ. See BOTANY Index; and for an account of the varieties and culture, see GARDENING Index.

FAIL, a basket made of rushes or the like, in which are packed up figs, raisins, &c. It signifies also a certain quantity of raisins, about 75 pounds.

FAISE, in Fortification, a kind of defence consisting of pointed flakes, six or seven feet long, driven parallel to the horizon into the retrenchments of a camp, a half moon, or the like to prevent any approach or escalade.

Fraises differ from pallisades chiefly in this, that the latter stand perpendicular to the horizon, and the former jet out parallel to the horizon, or nearly so, being usually made a little sloping, or with the points hanging down. Fraises are chiefly used in retrenchments and other works thrown up of earth; sometimes they are found under the parapet of a rampart, serving instead of the cordon of stone used in stone works.

To FAISE a Battalion, is to line the musqueteers round with pikes, that in case they should be charged with a body of horse, the pikes being presented, may cover the musqueteers from the shock, and serve as a barricade.