horse pistol

noun

horse pistol

First recorded in 1695–1705

The craft fairly flew through the water in the direction of the rebel craft, whose horse-pistol amidship still remained silent.

Petronel, pet′ro-nel, n. a large horse-pistol: a small carbine.

"I have a horse-pistol," said the physician with grave significance.

When he returned, his huge horse-pistol was strapped to his waist.

"Anderson, I want you to be very careful with that horse pistol," said his wife nervously.

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