TOOLS, used in war, are of many denominations and uses, as [laboratory tools], [mining tools], [artificers tools], &c. which see.
TOPARCH, (Toparque, Fr.) The principal man in a place.
TOPARCHY, (Toparchie, Fr.) Superintendence; command in a district.
TOPAS, Ind. This name was originally given by the natives of India to a native Portuguese soldier, on account of his wearing a hat; contra-distinguished from the Hindus and Mahomedans who wear turbans.
TOPE, Ind. A small wood or grove.
Tope, Ind. A gun.
TOPEE, Ind. A hat.
Topee Walla, Ind. A person who wears a hat.
TOPEKHANA, Ind. The place where guns are kept; the arsenal.
TOPGI-Bachi. Grand master of the Turkish artillery. This appointment is one of the most important situations in the gift of the Porte. It is generally bestowed upon a relation to the Grand Signor, or upon a favorite to the Grand Visier.