From Encyclopedia
- Brown Bill
- See Bill.
- Slow match
- A slow-burning cord of hemp or flax soaked in saltpetre and then dried. Used to ignite cannon and hand guns.
- Volant-piece
- An English term for the reinforcing brow-piece on a helmet such as the sallet.
- Waisted-grip
- Specially shaped handle. Has somewhat wider middle and narrows towards the pommel.
