MITRAILLE

Etymology

Noun

mitraille (uncountable)

(military, historical) shot or bits of iron used sometimes in loading cannon

Synonyms

• grapeshot

Source: Wiktionary


Mi`traille", n. Etym: [F. See Mitrailleur.]

Definition: Shot or bits of iron used sometimes in loading cannon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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