Mauser
[mou-zer]
- Peter Paul,1838–1914, and his brother, Wilhelm, 1834–82, German inventors of firearms.
Show More
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for mauser
Historical Examples
However, my Mauser outstrode his rifle and I was allowed to continue my story.
Beasts, Men and GodsFerdinand Ossendowski
With these words I threw my rifle and my Mauser into the stream.
Beasts, Men and GodsFerdinand Ossendowski
I took my Mauser and also hid in the cuff of my coat my cyanide of potassium.
Beasts, Men and GodsFerdinand Ossendowski
I put my Mauser inside my coat and began to look about and scrutinize the people.
Beasts, Men and GodsFerdinand Ossendowski
I wonder where Mauser could have been with her kittens last night!
The Petticoat CommandoJohanna Brandt
Mauser
- a high-velocity magazine rifle
- a type of automatic pistol
Show More
Word Origin
C19: named after P. P. von Mauser (1838–1914), German firearms inventor
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Word Origin and History for mauser
Mauser
1880, German army rifle, introduced 1871, invented by brothers Peter Paul (1838-1914) and Wilhelm (1834-1882) Mauser.
Show More
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper