and everything. Nobody seems to know why
it is so called.

Doggo - Still. Quiet. East Indian derivation.

Doing in - Killing.

Doss - Sleep.

Duck walk - A slatted wooden walk in soft ground.

Dud - An unexploded shell. A dangerous thing to fool with.

Dug-out - A hole more or less deep in the side of a trench
where soldiers are supposed to rest.

Dump - A place where supplies are left for distribution.

Entrenching tool - A sort of small shovel for quick digging.
Carried as part of equipment.

Estaminet - A French saloon or cafe.

Fag - A cigarette.

Fatigue - Any kind of work except manning the trenches.

Fed up - Tommy's way of saying "too much is enough."

Firing step - A narrow ledge running along the parapet on which
a soldier stands to look over the top.

Flare - A star light sent up from a pistol to light up out in
front.

Fritz - An affectionate term for our friend the enemy.

Funk hole - A dug-out.

Gas - Any poisonous gas sent across when the wind is right.
Used by both sides. Invented by the Germans.

Goggles - A piece of equipment similar to that used by
motorists, supposed to keep off tear gas. The rims are backed with
strips of sponge which Tommy tears off and throws the goggle frame
away.

Go west - To die.

Grouse - Complain. Growl. Kick.

Hun - A German.

Identification disc - A fiber tablet bearing the soldier's
name, regiment, and rank. Worn around the neck on a string.

Iron rations - About two pounds of nonperishable rations to be
used in an emergency.

Knuckle knife - A short dagger with a studded hilt. Invented by
the Germans.

Lance Corporal - The lowest grade of non-commissioned officer.

Lewis gun - A very light machine gun invented by one Lewis, an
officer in the American army.

Light railway - A very narrow-gauge railway on which are pushed
little hand cars.

Listening post - One or more men go out in front, at night, of
course, and listen for movements by the enemy.

Maconochie - A scientifically compounded and well-balanced
ration, so the authorities say. It looks, smells, and tastes like
rancid lard.

M.O. - Medical Officer. A foxy cove who can't be fooled with
faked symptoms.

Mess tin - A combination teapot, fry pan, and plate.

Military cross - An officer's decoration for bravery.

Military medal - A decoration for bravery given to enlisted
men.

Mills - The most commonly used hand grenade.

Minnies - German trench mortar projectiles.