Fōu-gāde′ or Fōu-gāsse′, n.

n. [Fr. fougade, fougasse, from fougue, fury, fire, ardor, It. foga, for fuga, from Lat. focus, hearth, fire-place, L. Lat. fire; Sp. fogada. Cf. It. focaccia, Fr. fouasse, fouace, a sort of cake, from Lat. focus.] (Mil.) A small mine, formed by sinking a pit from the surface, charged with powder, or powder and shells, and covered with stones or earth.