veuglaire

/vœɡlɛʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of early 17th-century French firearm, a blunderbuss-like musket or a blunderbuss.

“The veuglaire was a common firearm used by French soldiers during the Thirty Years’ War.”

2. noun

A blunderbuss or a type of early firearm used for hunting small game.

“The veuglaire was used by many hunters in rural France during the 17th century.”

Synonyms

  • blunderbuss
  • fowling-piece

Antonyms

  • precision-gun
  • sophisticated-firearm