morning gun
Americannoun
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a gun fired at the first note of reveille.
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the firing of this gun.
Etymology
Origin of morning gun
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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On Thursday morning, gun control advocates in the state began organizing and the Maine Legislature’s gun safety caucus met.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
On the 10th of the month of Zul Hadj, or the day of the feast called Nehar el Dhahye, or Nehar el Nahher, the morning gun awoke the pilgrims before dawn.
From Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred by John Lewis Burckhardt
Mark had barely reached the head of the stairs before the morning gun sounded, and five minutes later he was in line at roll call with the rest of his class.
From A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism by Upton Sinclair
Our Sunday morning gun had scarce been fired when from up the river came the answering thunder of artillery.
From The Hidden Children by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
“I said had the morning gun been fired!” remarked Lacey, sharply.
From The Queen's Scarlet The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard Frayne by A. Monro Smith
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