rī′fled: having the bore rifled, or grooved spirally, in order to give a rotary motion to the bullet.
shĕll: a hollow projectile for cannon, which contains an explosive charge.
sīde arms: weapons worn at the side or in the belt, as sword, pistol, bayonet, etc., especially sword.
Sĭd′ney, Sir Philip: a famous English soldier and author of the sixteenth century, the model of unselfish courage. He was mortally wounded in battle of Zulphen, in 1586.
sī mul tā′ne ous: happening at the same time.
spȳ: a soldier not in uniform who penetrates the enemy’s camp or zone of operations, for the purpose of gaining information.
tăl′ma: a style of long cape or cloak worn by men and women during the first half of the nineteenth century.
un lĭm′ber ed: removed from the limber. See limber and caisson.
Zoṳ äves̝′: infantry wearing a brilliant oriental uniform, consisting of leggins, baggy trousers, short jacket, and tasselled cap or turban.