MARRONS

Noun

marrons

plural of marron

Proper noun

Marrons

plural of Marron

Source: Wiktionary


MARRON

Mar*ron", n. Etym: [See Maroon, a.]

1. A large chestnut. [Obs.] Holland.

2. A chestnut color; maroon.

3. (Pyrotechny & Mil.)

Definition: A paper or pasteboard box or shell, wound about with strong twine, filled with an explosive, and ignited with a fuse, -- used to make a noise like a cannon. [Written also maroon.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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