chassepots
- plural of chassepot.
Example Sentences
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The men are armed with French chassepots, and are well dressed in new uniforms supplied by an Oran firm.
From Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond by Meakin, Budgett
There were soldiers who had followed the drum all their lives, and there were soldiers who did not know how to load their chassepots.
From The Isle of Unrest by Merriman, Henry Seton
To the cannon and chassepots of the leagued reactionists they offered their bared breasts.
From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.
Two thousand chassepots fell into the hands of the people.
From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.
The Zouaves blazed away in reply with their chassepots, but the deep embrasures and high parapets offered an excellent shelter for the riflemen, and it was no easy matter to find an aim.
From Sant' Ilario by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
