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
But take care, my dear Dangle! the morning gun is going to fire.
From Scarborough and the Critic by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley
As soon as the morning gun was fired, and the gates opened, Bob landed and hurried up to his sister's.
From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
What cared I for their insolent morning gun!
From The Hidden Children by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
"The admiral tumbling down the hatchway, Tom—the morning gun fired at Port Royal," said Mary; and so it was.
From Tom Cringle's Log by Scott, Michael
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