Les SEMELLES, Fr. The axle-trees belonging to the carriage of a gun.
SEMESTRE, Fr. This word literally signifies a term of six months; but it is generally understood to express any term of leave of absence which is granted to officers or soldiers. With respect to the latter, it means furlough.
SEMICIRCLE, part of a circle divided by the diameter.
SEMIDIAMETER, half of the line which divides a circle into two equal parts.
SEMIORDINATE, a line drawn at right angles to be bisected by the axis, and extending from one side of the section to the other.
SENAU, Fr. A small skiff or tender calculated for quick sailing.
SENECHALE, Fr. The seneschal’s wife or lady.
SENESCHAL, (Senéchal, Fr.) One who had in great houses the care of feasts, or domestic ceremonies.
SENS-dessus-dessous, Fr. Topsy-turvy.
Sens-devant-derriére, Fr. Wrong way.