FAUCON

, and Fauconet, the same as Falcon and Falconet; the old names of certain species of ordnance; which, as well as many other names; are now no longer in use, as it has been for some time the practice to denominate the several sizes of cannon from the weight of their ball, instead of calling them by those fanciful and unmeaning names.

FAUSSE-Braye, in Fortification, an elevation of earth, about three feet above the level ground; round the foot of the rampart on the outside, defended by a parapet about four or five fathoms distant from the upper parapet, which parts it from the berme, and the edge of the ditch. The Fausse-braye is the same with what is otherwise called Chemin des rondes, and Basse enceinte; and its use is for the defence of the ditch.

FEATHER-EDGED, is a term used by workmen, for such boards as are thicker on one edge, or side, than on the other.