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Webster 1913 Edition


Saucisse

{ ‖

Sauˊcisˊson′

,

Sauˊcisse′

, }
Noun.
[F., fr.
saucisse
sausage. See
Sausage
.]
1.
(Mining or Gun.)
A long and slender pipe or bag, made of cloth well pitched, or of leather, filled with powder, and used to communicate fire to mines, caissons, bomb chests, etc.
2.
(Fort.)
A fascine of more than ordinary length.

Webster 1828 Edition


Saucisse

SAU'CISSE

,

Definition 2024


saucisse

saucisse

English

Noun

saucisse (plural saucisses)

  1. (mining, firearms) A long and slender pipe or bag, made of cloth well pitched, or of leather, filled with powder, and used to communicate fire to mines, caissons, bomb chests, etc.
  2. (fortification) A fascine of more than ordinary length.

Synonyms


French

Etymology

From Latin salsicius

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /so.sis/

Noun

saucisse f (plural saucisses)

  1. sausage (hot dog style)

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