Handgonne
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handgonne is a noun meaning (historical) A handheld pre-matchlock black-powder gun.
Meaning
(historical) A handheld pre-matchlock black-powder gun.
Example Sentences
It is not known exactly when handheld black-powder weapons were first used, nor when the handgonne was later replaced by the matchlock.
mere dry-as-dust knowledge of how Cæsar invaded Gaul, or Hannibal Italy, is about as useful as a knowledge of the "handgonne" would be for working a 12-pounder breech-loader.
Word Forms
- handgonnes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handcannon, gaffle, harquebus, doglock, gunhand, matchlock.
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