(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:20:43

Mus"cule (?), n. [L. musculus: cf. F. muscule.] Mil.

A long movable shed used by besiegers in ancient times in attacking the walls of a fortified town.

 

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