TRAVERSINES, Fr. Pieces of wood which are laid cross-ways in a dyke.
TRAVERSING-plates, in gun carriages, are two thin iron plates, nailed on the hind part of a truck carriage of guns, where the hand-spike is used to traverse the gun.
Traversing, in fencing, is the change of ground made by moving to right or left round the circle of defence.
TRAVONS, Fr. The large main beams in a wooden bridge, which support the joists, &c. They are likewise called sommiers.
TRAVESTISEMENT, Fr. Disguise. In the old French service, it was ordained, that no dragoon or foot soldier should change his uniform or regimentals whilst in garrison, nor within the boundaries of it. Every infraction of this order was punished with three months imprisonment.
TRAUMATIC. Vulnerary; useful to wounds; as Traumatic decoction.
TREACHERY. Perfidy; breach of faith.
TREASON. Disloyalty; treachery; perfidious dealing.
High Treason. An offence against the security of the commonwealth, or of the sovereignty. It is a capital crime, and subjects the offender not only to loss of life, but also to forfeiture of all he may possess.
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