braquemard

/brɑkmɑʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of French blunderbuss.

“The pirate used a braquemard to defend himself against the rival crew.”

2. noun

An old term for a type of flintlock pistol.

“The historical reenactor held a replica of a 18th-century braquemard.”

Synonyms

  • blunderbuss
  • fowling piece

Antonyms

  • precision firearm