ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Derringer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɛɹɪndʒə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Derringer is a noun meaning A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels, but without any loading system or magazine.

Meaning

A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels, but without any loading system or magazine.

Example Sentences

“Afraid? Oh no! they never interfere with me. […] And look here,” and diving her little hand into the bodice of her dress she produced a double-barrelled nickel-plated Derringer, “I always carry that loaded, and if anybody tried to touch me I should shoot him[…]”

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Related dictionary entries include deringer, delinker, decocker, duster, dragon, deagle.

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