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fichant|ˈfiːʃənt| [a. F. fichant, pr. pple. of ficher to fix: see ficche v.] (See quots.)
1688Capt. J. S. Fortification 30 The Fichant or fixed line must not exceed a Musquet-shot. 1706Phillips (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. 1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Fichant, in fortification, said of flanking fire which impinges on the face it defends. |