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

Enrank. To place in ranks or in order.

Enroll. To place a man’s name on the roll or nominal list of a body of soldiers.

Ensconce. To cover as with a fort.

Enseigne (Fr.). The colors. The French designate all warlike symbols under the term enseigne; but they again distinguish that word by the appellations of drapeaux, colors, and etendards, standards. Drapeaux or colors are particularly characteristic of the infantry; etendards or standards belong to the cavalry.

Ensemble. Together; the exact execution of the same movements, performed in the same manner, and by the same motions. It is the union of all the men who compose a battalion, or several battalions or companies of infantry and cavalry, who are to act as if put in motion by the same spring.

Enshield. To cover from the enemy.

Ensiform. Having the shape of a sword.

Ensign-bearer. One who carries a flag; an ensign.

Ensigncy. The rank or office of an ensign.

Ensisheim. In Eastern France; here Turenne defeated the imperial army, and expelled it from Alsace, October 4, 1674.