[a. F. fichant, pr. pple. of ficher to fix: see FICCHE v.] (See quots.)
1688. Capt. J. S., Fortification, 30. The Fichant or fixed line must not exceed a Musquet-shot.
1706. Phillips (ed. Kersey), Line of Defence Fichant or Fixed. Ibid., Flank Fichant is that from whence a Piece of Ordinance playing, fixes its Bullets in a direct Line in the Face of the opposite Bastion.
1867. Smyth, Sailor’s Word-bk., Fichant, in fortification, said of flanking fire which impinges on the face it defends.
