Musketoon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌskɪˈtuːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Musketoon is a noun meaning (now historical) A firearm, similar to a musket but with a shorter barrel and a large bore.
Meaning
(now historical) A firearm, similar to a musket but with a shorter barrel and a large bore.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) One who is armed with such a musket.
Example Sentences
And d'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon. The Englishmen, convinced of these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly.
Word Forms
- musketoons
- musquetoon
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cannon, potgun, tophaike, blunderbuss, amusette, carbine.
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