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

Flying Sap. See [Sap].

Flying Shot. A shot fired at something in motion, as a bird on the wing, a ship under sail, etc.; also, one who fires thus.

Flying Torch. The torch used on a staff in signaling.

Fodder. See [Forage].

Foe. An enemy in war; a national enemy; a hostile army; an adversary.

Foeman. An enemy in war.

Fogey. An old-fashioned or singular person; an invalid soldier or sailor.

Foil. A long piece of steel of an elastic temper, mounted somewhat like a sword, which is used to learn to fence with; it is without a point, or any sharpness, having a button at the extremity covered with leather.

Foil. To render vain or nugatory as an effort or attempt; to frustrate; to defeat; to baffle; to balk; as, the enemy attempted to pass the river, but was foiled; he foiled his adversaries.

Foin. A thrust with a pike or sword.