fouga de, fougass

[Fr., from fougue = fury, fire, ardor.] Fort. & Milit .: A small mine, consisting of a hole charged with combustibles and projectiles hidden by earth, and placed so as to explode beneath the feet of an advancing enemy and throw the troops into confusion. 1909 *foughten (as fât'-en), pa. par. & a. [FIGHT, v.] A. As pa. par.: (See the verb.) B. As adjective: 1. Contested, disputed, or contended for with arms. *2. Overworked; wearied out; exhausted.( Scotch .) fouj-dar, s. [Hindust. foujdar ; Mahratta phoujdar .] A criminal judge or magistrate. ( Anglo Indian .)