About The Word Culverin
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Culverin
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What's The Definition Of Culverin?Synonyms | Synonyms for Culverin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Culverin: See Also | Culverin In Webster's Dictionary \Cul"ver*in\ (k?l"v?r-?n), n.[F. coulevrine, prop. fem.
of couleuvrin like a serpent, fr. couleuvre adder, fr. L.
coluber, colubra.]
A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with
serpent-shaped handles.
Trump, and drum, and roaring culverin. --Macaulay.
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