fichant
(ˈfiːʃənt)
[a. F. fichant, pr. pple. of ficher to fix: see ficche v.]
(See quots.)
| 1688 Capt. J. S. Fortification 30 The Fichant or fixed line must not exceed a Musquet-shot. 1706 Phillips (ed. Kersey), Line of Defence Fichant or Fixed. Ibid., Flank Fichant is that from whence a Piece of Ordinance playing, fixes its Bullets in a direct Line in the Face of the opposite Bastion. 1867 Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Fichant, in fortification, said of flanking fire which impinges on the face it defends. |