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
She was used to waking up to the sound of the morning gun and going to bed with the evening gun.
From New York Times
The 1916 book “Texas, The Marvellous,” describes how the “roar of the morning gun disturbs the silence of the city.”
From Washington Times
Ceremonies are taking place in Nery on Monday, including an early morning gun salute and a drumhead service and parade.
From BBC
The San Bernardino police officer who was shot twice during an early morning gun battle remains in "very, very, very critical condition" condition after undergoing surgery, the department's chief said Friday.
From Los Angeles Times
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