gunate

/ˈɡjuːneɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word, possibly related to a type of gun or a gun-like device, though its origins and usage are unclear.

“The obscure term ‘gunate’ appears in an old manuscript describing medieval firearms.”

Synonyms

  • firearm
  • gun

Antonyms

  • non-lethal device
  • peaceful instrument