"VEDETTE, a centry (sic) on horse back." (Counterpart on foot would be a picket.) Citation in list description.
1. Also called a vedette boat; a small naval launch used for scouting. 2. A mounted sentry in advance of the outposts of an army.
"VEDETTE, a centry (sic) on horse back." (Counterpart on foot would be a picket.) Citation in list description.
1. Also called a vedette boat; a small naval launch used for scouting. 2. A mounted sentry in advance of the outposts of an army.