A military dictionary

by William Duane

Armes.—Ready.

Commencez le feu.—Commence firing.

Roulement.—Roll.

It is here necessary to explain to the English reader, that the words of command Roulement and Fin de Roulement are only used in the drill, or when there is not any drum to beat the prescribed roll.

MANIER, Fr. to handle. This word is generally used among the French, in a military sense, whenever they speak of portable fire-arms, &c. Hence maniement des armes.

Manier les armes, Fr. To handle the fire-lock, or handle arms.

Manier la hallebarde, Fr. To handle, or salute with the halbert.

Manier le sponton, Fr. To handle, or salute with the spontoon.

Manier l’épée, Fr. To be a swordsman.

Manier le drapeau, Fr. To furl or unfurl the colors.