saucisson Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sau`cis`son", Sau`cisse" noun (Also<

• Saucisson
• Saucisse

)

Etymology

F., fr. saucisse sausage. See Sausage.

Definitions

1. (Mining or Gun.) A long and slender pipe or bag, made of cloth well pitched, or of leather, filled with powder, and used to communicate fire to mines, caissons, bomb chests, etc.
2. (Fort.) A fascine of more than ordinary length.