horse pistol
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of horse pistol
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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The bullet had been fired from an ancient horse pistol.
From Time Magazine Archive
Amused, they saw only the outlines of a horse pistol, dice box, skull, scissors, bead bag, pins, coins, rings, and what is believed to be the roll of a manuscript.
From Time Magazine Archive
The large-caliber wisecrack, like the horse pistol, is part of America's past.
From Time Magazine Archive
Defying the Federal Court and refusing to withdraw his troops, Governor Murray packed an old-fashioned horse pistol in his bag, set out for Durant to take personal charge of his siege.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Anderson, I want you to be very careful with that horse pistol," said his wife nervously.
From The Daughter of Anderson Crow by McCutcheon, George Barr
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