long rifle

noun

1. Kentucky rifle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long rifle¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

I was close behind the bull, when Tiger flew past it and gave it a bullet from his long rifle near the neck.

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We packed our boat again, and Tiger laid his long rifle on the top, though we dissuaded him from doing so.

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At the door of each log cabin, as solidly built as a little fort, a hunter was cleaning a long rifle.

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The position of his long rifle belied his words, but the youth did not look behind.

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The door was suddenly opened, and there entered two stout travellers, each with a long rifle on his shoulder.

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