Medieval Glossary
Sapper
A person who dug tunnels (called mines), usually during a siege. Sappers among the besieger's force would dig mines under the walls of a fortification in an attempt to weaken and destroy them.
Related term(s): Siege; Besiege; Sapping; Mine
Category: Castles and Fortifications
Added: 12.04.04
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