A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

Waywode. A Slavic word meaning “leader in war,” was first applied simply to the military commanders, but afterward also to the governors of the provinces, and used in Poland, Hungary, Transylvania, Moldavia, and Wallachia. It has been superseded by another title, also of Slavic origin,—[hospodar].

Weapon. An instrument of offensive or defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying or annoying an enemy.

Weaponed. Furnished with weapons or arms; armed; equipped.

Weaponless. Having no weapons; unarmed.

Wear and Tear. Said of military stores which have been worn out in service; as, the equipments were rendered useless by the wear and tear of service.

Wednesfield. A parish of England, in Staffordshire. Edward the Elder gained a victory over the Danes near this place in the beginning of the 10th century.

Well. A depth which the miner sinks under ground, with branches or galleries running out from it, either to prepare a mine, or to discover the enemy’s mine.

Well Found. Fully equipped.

Werder Rifle. See [Small-arms].

Werndl Rifle. See [Small-arms].