Saturday-night special
[ sat-er-dey-nahyt, -dee- ]
/ ˈsæt ər deɪˌnaɪt, -di- /
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noun Informal.
a cheap, small-caliber handgun that is easily obtainable and concealable.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1965–70
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British Dictionary definitions for Saturday-night special
Saturday night special
noun
US informal a small handgun that is cheap and easy to buy
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