MUZZLELOADER

Etymology

Noun

muzzleloader (plural muzzleloaders)

A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the end that discharges the projectile (the muzzle).

Source: Wiktionary


Muz"zle-load`er, n.

Definition: A firearm which receives its charge through the muzzle, as distinguished from one which is loaded at the breech.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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