lansquenet

[ˈlæŋskənɛt]

Definitions

1. noun

a heavy, large-bore pistol, typically from the 16th or 17th century, often decorated and used by nobles for ceremonial purposes

“The museum displayed a rare 17th-century lansquenet, one of the most ornate firearms in the collection.”

Synonyms

  • hand cannon
  • pistole

Antonyms

  • handgun
  • revolver