chassepot
noun
a breechloading rifle, closed with a sliding bolt, introduced into the French army after 1866.
chassepots
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pluralof chassepot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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 Budgett Meakin
To the cannon and chassepots of the leagued reactionists they offered their bared breasts.
From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Samuel P. Orth
Two thousand chassepots fell into the hands of the people.
From History of the Commune of 1871 by P. Lissagary
Here infantry were assembled, with their chassepots in readiness.
From My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
He was collecting chassepots, and received five sous for every chassepot he brought in.
From The Downfall by E. P. Robins
