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/mʌskɪˈtuːn/ · noun
(now historical) A firearm, similar to a musket but with a shorter barrel and a large bore..
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.
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Musketoon means (now historical) A firearm, similar to a musket but with a shorter barrel and a large bore..
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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.
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