cartouches
noun
- 1
An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
- 2
(Egyptian hieroglyphs) An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
- 3
A paper cartridge.
- 4
A wooden case filled with balls, to be shot from a cannon.
- 5
A gunner's bag for ammunition.
- 6
A military pass for a soldier on furlough.
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