Garand rifle

[ gar-uhnd, guh-rand ]

noun

1. M-1.

Garand rifle

/ ɡəˈrænd; ˈɡærənd /

noun

1. another name for M-1 rifle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Garand rifle¹

First recorded in 1935–40; named after John C. Garand

Word History and Origins

Origin of Garand rifle¹

C20: named after John C. Garand (1888–1974), US gun designer