YOG, Ind. Junction, or union.
YIELD. See [Surrender].
YOUNGER regiment, is that which was last raised. See [Seniority].
Younger officer, is he whose commission is of the latest date; and according to these rules, regiments and officers are posted and commanded. See [Seniority].
YOUNGSTERS. A familiar term to signify the junior officers of a troop or company. The word youngster is likewise used in the navy. The French say mousse in naval phraseology.
Z.
ZAAT, Ind. Division of people into tribes or sects.
ZAGAIE, Fr. A weapon made in the form of a long dart, which the Moors make use of in battle, and which they cast with extreme dexterity.
ZAIMS. Principal leaders or chiefs; after whom a mounted militia which they support and pay is called among the Turks.
ZAYM, Ind. A feudal chief, or military tenant.