The Collaborative International Dictionary
Goudron
Goudron \Gou`dron"\, n. [F., tar.] (Mil.)
a small fascine or fagot, steeped in wax, pitch, and glue,
used in various ways, as for igniting buildings or works, or
to light ditches and ramparts.
--Farrow.
Wiktionary
goudron
n. (context military historical English) A small fascine or fagot, steeped in wax, pitch, and glue, used for starting fires, lighting ditches and ramparts, etc.