*fusil*

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See 3d Fusee. ] (Her.) A bearing of a rhomboidal figure; -- named from its shape, which resembles that of a spindle. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ It differs from a lozenge in being longer in proportion to its width. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Running or flowing, as a liquid. [ R. ] “A fusil sea.” J. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Formed by melting and pouring into a mold; cast; founded. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Same as Fusil, a.

{ } n. [ F. fusilier, fr. fusil. ] (Mil.) (a) Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: (b) A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, “The Royal Fusiliers, ” etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. fusillade, cf. It. fucilata. See Fusil a firelock. ] (Mil.) A simultaneous discharge of firearms. [ 1913 Webster ]