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demi-cannon

noun

Etymology

From demi- + cannon.

  1. derived from 𒄀𒈾
  2. derived from 𒄀
  3. derived from κάννα
  4. derived from canna
  5. derived from cannone
  6. derived from canon
  7. inherited from canon
  8. prefixed as demi-cannon — “demi + cannon”

Definitions

  1. A medium-sized cannon, slightly larger than a culverin and smaller than a standard cannon.

    • What's this? A sleeve? 'Tis like a demi-cannon.

The neighborhood

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