A System of Pyrotechny / Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war.

by James Cutbush

Amadou. A kind of tinder made with agaric.

Ame. This is more particularly used to express the kind of work, put in the head of a rocket. The term, however, is arbitrary.

Amorce. Priming: a paste of powder and spirit of wine.

Arquer. A name given to a particular shaped case.

Artifice, feu d'. Fire-works; artificial fire.

Auget. The wooden trough to contain the saucisson, which communicates fire to a mine.

Baguette. A rammer, roller, former, &c.

Baguette à charger. Rammers or chargers, pierced with holes in their length, more or less, to receive the piercer. They are applicable to the charging of rockets, if they are to be driven hollow; if not, solid rammers are employed.

Baguette à feu. Fougette; East Indian rocket. See [page 529.]

Baguette à rouler. A former, on which the pasteboard or paper is rolled, in forming cases for rockets, port-fires, &c. &c.