a. [ L. fusilis molten, fluid, fr. fundere, fusum, to pour, cast. See Fuse, v. t. ]
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 ]
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 ]
a. Same as Fusil, a.
v. t.
n. [ F. fusillade, cf. It. fucilata. See Fusil a firelock. ] (Mil.) A simultaneous discharge of firearms. [ 1913 Webster ]