Kisselbaches. Soldiers are so called in India.
Kissingen. A town of Bavaria, on the Saale, 30 miles north-northeast of Würzburg. It was taken by storm on July 10, 1866, after a severe engagement between the Bavarians and Prussians, in which the latter were victorious.
Kit. A small wooden pail or bucket, wherewith boats are bailed out.
Kit. In military language, the equipment in necessaries, such as shirts, boots, brushes, etc., of a soldier, but not applicable to his uniform, arms, or accoutrements.
Kitchen. The building or room used by soldiers for cooking purposes.
Klagenfurth, or Clagenfurt. A town of Austria, the capital of the duchy of Carinthia, on the Glan. In 1809 the French entered this place, and destroyed the fortifications which surrounded it.
Klamaths, or Clamets. A tribe of Northern California Indians, who lived in Southern Oregon and Northern California, near Klamath Lake, and on Klamath and Rogue Rivers. They are generally peaceable, and number about 700. They are now located on a reservation, and have an agency in Southern Oregon known by their name.
Klicket. A small gate in a palisade for the purpose of sallying forth.
Kliketats, or Kliktats. A tribe of Indians who resided in Washington Territory, in the country between the Cascade Range and the Columbia River, north of the Dalles. They were reduced to complete subjection in 1855, and are now located with kindred tribes to the number of about 4000, on the Yakima reservation, Washington Territory.
Klinket. A term used in fortification, signifying a small postern or gate in a palisade.