firelock
Americannoun
noun
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an obsolete type of gunlock with a priming mechanism ignited by sparks
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a gun or musket having such a lock
Etymology
Origin of firelock
Example Sentences
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I am apprehensive about the use of the firelock, and pray I acquit myself well in the day of trial.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
With the antique firelock such a practice was necessary; but nothing in our day so stamps a man a poacher as this total denial of “law” to the game.
From The Gamekeeper At Home Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life by Richard Jefferies
“Just see how high Per Gynt carries his firelock!” sounded from another, as Per Gynt shouldered his firelock and shot the fox.
From The Norwegian Fairy Book by Clara Stroebe
Clerk Spurr, that signal warrior of the implement with prongs, had planted himself, firelock on shoulder, eye full of aim, and heart full of valour, close by the usual point of attack.
From Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) by Thomas Cooper
When he entered he found it as dark inside as it was out; and he stumbled and felt his way along the walls; for he wanted to lay aside his firelock and his hunting-bag.
From The Norwegian Fairy Book by Clara Stroebe
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