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 Definitions for Fusil: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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Fusil \Fu"sil\, a. [L. fusilis molten, fluid, fr. fundere,
fusum, to pour, cast. See Fuse, v. t.]
1. Capable of being melted or rendered fluid by heat;
fusible. [R.] "A kind of fusil marble" --Woodward.
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2. Running or flowing, as a liquid. [R.] "A fusil sea." --J.
Philips.
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3. Formed by melting and pouring into a mold; cast; founded.
[Obs.] --Milton.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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Fusil \Fu"sil\, n. [See 3d Fusee.] (Her.)
A bearing of a rhomboidal figure; -- named from its shape,
which resembles that of a spindle.
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Note: It differs from a lozenge in being longer in proportion
to its width.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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Fusil \Fu"sil\, n. [F. fusil, LL. fosile a steel for kindling
fire, from L. focus hearth, fireplace, in LL. fire. See
Focus, and cf. Fusee a firelock.]
A light kind of flintlock musket, formerly in use.
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WordNet (r) 2.0
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fusil
n : a light flintlock musket
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