CULVERINS

Noun

culverins

plural of culverin

Source: Wiktionary


CULVERIN

Cul"ver*in (kl"vr-n), n.Etym: [F. coulevrine, prop. fem. of couleuvrin like a serpent, fr. couleuvre adder, fr. L. coluber, colubra.]

Definition: A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles. Trump, and drum, and roaring culverin. Mac

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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