Moslem. Pertaining to the Mohammedans.
Moss-troopers. A name formerly applied to the raiders and cattle-thieves who infested the borders of England and Scotland.
Mothir al Moolk. In the East Indies, fortifications, barricades, intrenchments, or breastworks, are so called.
Motion. Each movement in the manual of arms is divided into motions to facilitate instruction of recruits.
Motion of Projectiles. See [Projectiles].
Moton. In ancient armor, a small plate covering the armpits of a knight, used when plate-armor was worn.
Motto. In heraldry, is a word or short sentence which forms an accompaniment to a coat of arms, crest, or household badge. In modern heraldry it is customary to place the motto in an escrol either above the crest or below the shield.
Motya. An ancient town in the northwest of Sicily, situated on a small island (now Isola di Mezzo), only 6 stadia from the coast. It passed from Sicily into the hands of the Carthaginians; was taken from them by Dionysius of Syracuse about 397 B.C., and was finally captured by the Carthaginian general Himilco, who transplanted all its inhabitants to the town of Lilybæum. From this time it disappears from history.
Moulinet. A circular swing of the weapon in sword exercise.
Moultrie, Fort. See [Fort Moultrie].