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   Fusil , a. [L. fusilis molten, fluid, fr. fundere, fusum, to pour, cast. See Fuse, v. t.]
   Capable of being melted or rendered fluid by heat; fusible. [R.] “A kind of fusil marble”
   Woodward.
   
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   Running or flowing, as a liquid. [R.] “A fusil sea.” 
   J. Philips.
   
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   Formed by melting and pouring into a mold; cast; founded. [Obs.]
   Milton.
   
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   Fusil , n. [F. fusil, LL. fosile a steel for kindling fire, from L. focus hearth, fireplace, in LL. fire. See Focus, and cf. Fusee a firelock.] A light kind of flintlock musket, formerly in use.
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   Fusil, n. [See 3d Fusee.] (Her.) A bearing of a rhomboidal figure; -- named from its shape, which resembles that of a spindle.
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   ☞ It differs from a lozenge in being longer in proportion to its width.
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