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MOUSQUET [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- musket
1, record 1, English, musket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A musket is a muzzle-loaded, smoothbore long gun that appeared in early 16th century Europe, at first as a heavier variant of the arquebus capable of penetrating heavy armor ... 2, record 1, English, - musket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mousquet
1, record 1, French, mousquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un mousquet(de l'italien moschetto) est une arme à feu portative à canon long, crosse d’épaule et platine à mèche ou à rouet. [...] C'est l'ancêtre de notre fusil actuel. 2, record 1, French, - mousquet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flintlock musket
1, record 2, English, flintlock%20musket
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- flint-lock musket
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fusil à silex
1, record 2, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20silex
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les auteurs et les manuels militaires français du XVIIIe siècle différencient bien le mousquet à mèche, en usage dans les armées jusque vers 1700, du fusil à silex qui lui succéda. 2, record 2, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20silex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le système de mise à feu du fusil à silex] avait pour avantage d’être plus fiable que la platine à mèche et plus économique que le rouet. Cependant, les ratés étaient fréquents (environ un coup sur cinq). 3, record 2, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20silex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre le terme anglais «musket» avec le français «mousquet». En français, le terme «mousquet» réfère strictement à l'arme à feu portative équipée d’un mécanisme de platine à mèche qu'on utilisait posée au sol sur une petite fourche d’appui(fourquine). 4, record 2, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20silex
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- musketeer
1, record 3, English, musketeer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A soldier armed with a musket. 2, record 3, English, - musketeer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
- Armes anciennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mousquetaire
1, record 3, French, mousquetaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fantassin armé d’un mousquet. 2, record 3, French, - mousquetaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cartridge musket
1, record 4, English, cartridge%20musket
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cartridge musket: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 4, English, - cartridge%20musket
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mousquet à cartouches
1, record 4, French, mousquet%20%C3%A0%20cartouches
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fusil à cartouches 1, record 4, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20cartouches
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mousquet à cartouches; fusil à cartouches : objets de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 4, French, - mousquet%20%C3%A0%20cartouches
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- musket cap
1, record 5, English, musket%20cap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
musket cap: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 5, English, - musket%20cap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amorce de mousquet
1, record 5, French, amorce%20de%20mousquet
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amorce de mousquet : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 5, French, - amorce%20de%20mousquet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- musket
1, record 6, English, musket
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
musket: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 6, English, - musket
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mousquet
1, record 6, French, mousquet
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mousquet : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 6, French, - mousquet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-05-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- socket bayonet
1, record 7, English, socket%20bayonet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the British Army eventually discarded the sword bayonet, the socket bayonet survived the introduction of the rifled musket into British service in 1854. 2, record 7, English, - socket%20bayonet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes blanches
- Armes anciennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- baïonnette à douille
1, record 7, French, ba%C3%AFonnette%20%C3%A0%20douille
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme munie d’une bague insérée sur le canon d’un fusil qui, même lorsqu’elle était en place, permettait le tir et le rechargement du fusil. 2, record 7, French, - ba%C3%AFonnette%20%C3%A0%20douille
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'introduction générale du mousquet à silex et de la baïonnette à douille amena l'abandon de la pique. 3, record 7, French, - ba%C3%AFonnette%20%C3%A0%20douille
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- flint cap
1, record 8, English, flint%20cap
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chenapan
1, record 8, French, chenapan
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de la batterie d’un mousquet, qui portait la pyrite fournissant l'étincelle. 2, record 8, French, - chenapan
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- black powder rifle
1, record 9, English, black%20powder%20rifle
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fusil à poudre noire
1, record 9, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20poudre%20noire
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fusil à poudre noire est la première arme moderne utilisée pour remplacer les armes de jet(arc et arbalète) au premier quart du XIVe siècle par la création de la couleuvrine à main, puis de l'arquebuse(fin XVe siècle) et du mousquet(du XVIe au XVIIIe siècle). 2, record 9, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20poudre%20noire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les premiers fusils étaient chargés par la gueule, où la poudre noire était tout d’abord versée puis tassée. La balle était ensuite introduite dans le canon, parfois précédée d’un calepin destiné à améliorer l’étanchéité donc à réduire la déperdition de gaz et surtout à bien centrer le projectile dans le canon pour une meilleure précision. 2, record 9, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20poudre%20noire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-03-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flint
1, record 10, English, flint
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- firestone 2, record 10, English, firestone
correct
- gunflint 3, record 10, English, gunflint
correct
- gun flint 4, record 10, English, gun%20flint
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the trigger was pulled, the end of the sear was withdrawn. The spring, thus released impelled the cock forward in a short arc. The flint in the jaws of the cock struck the steel a glancing blow, producing a shower of sparks which dropped into the priming powder in the flash-pan below. 5, record 10, English, - flint
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flint: term standardized by ISO 6, record 10, English, - flint
Record 10, Key term(s)
- fire stone
- flint stone
- flintstone
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- silex
1, record 10, French, silex
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- pierre à silex 2, record 10, French, pierre%20%C3%A0%20silex
correct
- pierre à feu 3, record 10, French, pierre%20%C3%A0%20feu
see observation
- pierre à fusil 4, record 10, French, pierre%20%C3%A0%20fusil
see observation
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existait depuis longtemps une arme plus légère et plus commode [que le mousquet], le fusil, dont la mise de feu est obtenue par le choc d’un silex sur une pièce d’acier : le chien, tenant un silex entre ses mâchoires, est bandé par un ressort et retenu armé par une gâchette; l'action du doigt sur la détente efface la gâchette, et le silex s’abat sur une pièce d’acier [...], créant une gerbe d’étincelles qui enflamme la poudre d’amorce. 5, record 10, French, - silex
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pierre à feu : Dans les encyclopédies générales et dans l’usage courant, le terme «pierre à feu» est employé comme spécifique et désigne le silex utilisé dans les platines à silex. Cependant, à la lecture d’ouvrages plus spécialisés, on remarque que le terme «pierre à feu» est employé comme générique, car il peut désigner d’une part le silex de la platine à silex, d’autre part les pyrites de la platine à rouet. 6, record 10, French, - silex
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pierre à fusil : Même remarque que pour pierre à feu. 6, record 10, French, - silex
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
silex: terme normalisé par l’ISO 6, record 10, French, - silex
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-07-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- musket
1, record 11, English, musket
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] longer infantry version of the shoulder firearm. 1, record 11, English, - musket
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The shorter versions being called respectively "rifle" and "musketoon". 1, record 11, English, - musket
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fusil
1, record 11, French, fusil
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[L’arme] longue du soldat d’infanterie. 1, record 11, French, - fusil
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec le «mousquet» dont l'évolution se situe entre l'arquebuse et le fusil(XVIe et XVIIe siècles) et qui était équipé soit d’une platine à mèche ou d’une platine à rouet. 1, record 11, French, - fusil
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fusil : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 11, French, - fusil
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-01-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- India Pattern Musket
1, record 12, English, India%20Pattern%20Musket
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The India Pattern Musket had a barrel length of 39 inches and an overall length of 4 feet 7 inches. 1, record 12, English, - India%20Pattern%20Musket
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fusil India Pattern
1, record 12, French, fusil%20India%20Pattern
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mousquet équipant la Compagnie des Indes orientales 2, record 12, French, - fusil%20India%20Pattern
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-01-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- musket sling 1, record 13, English, musket%20sling
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bretelle à mousquet
1, record 13, French, bretelle%20%C3%A0%20mousquet
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-09-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
- Architectural Design
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- musket-loop 1, record 14, English, musket%2Dloop
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- musket loophole 2, record 14, English, musket%20loophole
proposal
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loophole: a small opening (as in a wall or parapet) through which small arms may be discharged. 3, record 14, English, - musket%2Dloop
Record 14, Key term(s)
- loophole
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
- Conception architecturale
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- meurtrière de mousquet
1, record 14, French, meurtri%C3%A8re%20de%20mousquet
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Meurtrière : baie ouverte dans un mur pour le tir. 2, record 14, French, - meurtri%C3%A8re%20de%20mousquet
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La meurtrière de fusillade est une meurtrière pour le tir de l’arme à feu individuelle. Meurtrière de mitrailleuse. 2, record 14, French, - meurtri%C3%A8re%20de%20mousquet
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
meurtrière de mousquet : terme proposé par analogie avec le terme «meurtrière de mitrailleuse». 1, record 14, French, - meurtri%C3%A8re%20de%20mousquet
Record 14, Key term(s)
- meurtrière
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-02-10
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Weapon Systems
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ball pouch 1, record 15, English, ball%20pouch
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sacoche à balles de mousquet
1, record 15, French, sacoche%20%C3%A0%20balles%20de%20mousquet
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-01-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Weapon Systems
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- ball mold 1, record 16, English, ball%20mold
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- moule à balles de mousquet
1, record 16, French, moule%20%C3%A0%20balles%20de%20mousquet
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1993-01-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Weapon Systems
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- musket trigger guard 1, record 17, English, musket%20trigger%20guard
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- sous-garde de mousquet
1, record 17, French, sous%2Dgarde%20de%20mousquet
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-01-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Weapon Systems
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- musket ball 1, record 18, English, musket%20ball
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- balle de mousquet
1, record 18, French, balle%20de%20mousquet
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1992-11-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- masonic glass 1, record 19, English, masonic%20glass
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- firing glass 1, record 19, English, firing%20glass
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- verre à toast
1, record 19, French, verre%20%C3%A0%20toast
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Verre à pied court et très épais utilisé pour les toasts. Sa désignation anglaise vient de ce qu'on obtenait un bruit s’apparentant à un coup de mousquet lorsqu'on frappait le verre sur la table après avoir porté le toast. 1, record 19, French, - verre%20%C3%A0%20toast
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- matchlock musket 1, record 20, English, matchlock%20musket
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
old form of gunlock in which the priming was ignited by a slow match. 1, record 20, English, - matchlock%20musket
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- arquebuse à mèche
1, record 20, French, arquebuse%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- mousquet à mèche 2, record 20, French, mousquet%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A8che
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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