Encyclopædia Britannica: Or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, 10. köide,2. osaColin Macfarquhar, George Gleig A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar, 1797 |
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Page 546
... hand . MANUAL ( manualis ) , in law , fignifies what is em- ployed or used by the hand , and whereof a prefent profit may be made as fuch a thing in the manual occupation of one is where it is actually used or em- Manual . ployed by him ...
... hand . MANUAL ( manualis ) , in law , fignifies what is em- ployed or used by the hand , and whereof a prefent profit may be made as fuch a thing in the manual occupation of one is where it is actually used or em- Manual . ployed by him ...
Page 547
... hand behind the muzzle , with both feet kept faft in this motion . 9. Charge with cartridge : i . e . Turn up your hand , and put the cartridge into the muzzle , shaking the powder into the barrel ; place your hand , clofed , with a ...
... hand behind the muzzle , with both feet kept faft in this motion . 9. Charge with cartridge : i . e . Turn up your hand , and put the cartridge into the muzzle , shaking the powder into the barrel ; place your hand , clofed , with a ...
Page 548
... hand upon the butt , bringing the feet fquare to the front ; quit the right - hand , and throw it down the right fide . 34. Advance your arms ; i . e . firft and fecond motions , as in the firft explanation : bring the firelock down the ...
... hand upon the butt , bringing the feet fquare to the front ; quit the right - hand , and throw it down the right fide . 34. Advance your arms ; i . e . firft and fecond motions , as in the firft explanation : bring the firelock down the ...
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