A light kind of flintlock musket, formerly in use.

Origin: F. Fusil, LL. Fosile a steel for kindling fire, from L. Focus hearth, fireplace, in LLL. Fire. See Focus, and cf. Fusee a firelock.

(01 Mar 1998)

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