What does the "dicing" mean?

[macwilkin]

I've seen it referenced in several books, inc. all the relevant Osprey books. They wore leggings, with the question of whether they were "above the knee" socks, actual pants, or leggings like those worn by bikers over jeans (which get several names, usually called "chaps").

John -- they were wool Indian leggings. See the oft-quoted Reid's 18th Century Highlanders for Mike Chappel's depiction of a 42nd Highlander in campaign dress during the French & Indian War.

T.