VAGUE-Mestre, Fr. See Waggon-Master.
VAISSEAU, Fr. Ship.
Vaisseau du premier rang, Fr. A first rate.
Vaisseau du second rang, Fr. A second rate.
Vaisseau de guerre, Fr. A man of war.
Vaisseau Marchand, Fr. A merchant-man.
VAISSELLE d’Argent, Fr. Silver utensils; plate. We have already remarked under [Table d’Officiers], that during the old government of France, it was strictly forbidden to use any other plate than silver goblets, spoons, and forks.
VAIVODE, Fr. An old Sclavonian word, which signifies prince or general. This title was formerly given to the sovereign princes of Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania.
VAJIB ul Arzee, Ind. A petition, memorial, or proposal to a superior.
VAKEEL, Ind. An agent—deputy—attorney—a subordinate envoy or ambassador.