Pas de Route, Fr. Stepping at ease, or marching with the least possible restraint.
Marche Route, Fr. Route of march. The French use this term in contradistinction to marche manœuvre; march in manœuvring.
ROUTIER, Fr. A ruttier. The French say figuratively c’est un vieux routier; he is an old stager.
ROUTINE, Fr. This word has been adopted by us in the same sense that it is familiarly used by the French. It signifies capacity, or the faculty of arranging; a certain method in business, civil or military, which is as much acquired by habit and practice as by regular study and rule. We say familiarly the routine of business.
ROUVERIN, Fr. Brittle iron, such as easily breaks when it is committed to the forge.
ROWANNA, Ind. A passport or certificate from the collector of the customs; or any other passport.
ROWEL. The pointed part of a horseman’s spur, which is made in a circular form, with rays or points like a star.
ROXANA, Ind. An Indian term expressive of great magnificence, resplendence.
ROY, Ind. A Hindoo name for an officer of the finances.
ROYAL parapet, in fortification, a bank about three toises broad, and six feet high, placed upon the brink of the rampart, towards the enemy: its use is to cover those who defend the rampart.