kind of breeches reaching down to the ankles, worn by some regiments of infantry and light cavalry. See [Pantaloon].
TROTTOIR, Fr. Footway. It more properly means a raised pavement on the sides of a street or bridge, for the convenience of foot passengers.
TROU, Fr. A hole.
Trou de mineur, Fr. A lodgement which is made for the safety and convenience of a miner, when he first begins his operation.
Trou de loup. A cone reversed. Diameter of the base 4 feet 6 inches: depth 6 feet; picket 6 feet long, and from 4 to 5 inches square; contain ³⁄₄ of a cubic fathom of earth, and are usually placed 2 in 3 fathoms.
TROUBLESOME, from the verb to trouble. Importunate, teazing, full of molestation. This word is frequently misapplied in military matters. Many officers who have the public service of their country at heart, are improperly called troublesome, because they will not add, by negligence or connivance, to the too frequent abuses which exist in the interior economy of military establishment.
TROUGH. A hollow wooden vessel to knead bread in. It is used among the utensils of field bakery.
TROUPES, Fr. Troops, forces.
Troupes legeres, Fr. Light troops.
TROUS-DE-LOUP, in field fortifications, are round holes, about 6 feet deep, and pointed at the bottom, with a stake placed in the middle. They are frequently dug round a redoubt, to obstruct the enemy’s approach. They are circular at the top, of about 4¹⁄₂ feet diameter.