VIGIES, Fr. A term given to certain rocks under water near the Azores. Vigie likewise signifies a watch, or centinel on board a ship; but it is chiefly used among the Spaniards in South America.
VIGILANT, (vigilant, Fr.) Watchful, attentive.
VIGOROUS, (vigoreux, Fr.) Strong, brisk, active, resolute.
VIGOTE, Fr. A model by which the calibres of pieces of ordnance are ascertained, in order to pick out appropriate bullets. This model consists of a plate of sheet iron in which there are holes of different sizes, according to the several calibres of cannon.
VILBREQUIN, Fr. A wimble.
VILLE, Fr. See [Town].
VIN, Fr. Wine.
VINCIBLE. Conquerable; in a state to be defeated.
VINDAS, Fr. See [Windlass].
VINEGAR, (Vinaigre, Fr.) Vinegar is frequently used in the artillery to cool pieces of ordnance. Two pints of vinegar to four of water is the usual mixture for this purpose.