Petronel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛtɹənəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Petronel is a noun meaning (obsolete, weaponry) A short but large-caliber, heavy 16th- and 17th-century firearm that used a matchlock or wheellock mechanism, intermediate between the arquebuse and pistol.
Meaning
(obsolete, weaponry) A short but large-caliber, heavy 16th- and 17th-century firearm that used a matchlock or wheellock mechanism, intermediate between the arquebuse and pistol.
Example Sentences
[…]And putting vp good ſtore of gold and Iewels for that iourney, and taking with him a good horſe, that was browne Bay, with a Petronell hanging at the arſon of his Saddle[…]
Word Forms
- petronels
- petronell
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petronell, poitrinal, petar, petard, poynard, harquebus.
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