Sten gun

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noun

a British light submachine gun.

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Also called Sten.

Origin of Sten gun

1940–45; R.V. S(hepherd) + H.J. T(urpin), the designers + En(field), England

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How to use Sten gun in a sentence

In summe heo sten stille; mucle ane stunde, L 25121, ane is the acc.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various
Though twice beaten Sten Sture had no thought of giving up the fight.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris
For twenty-seven years Sweden remained without a king, under the wise rule of Sten Sture.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris
The wise Lord Sten quickly fathomed the king's thoughts and answered that the boy was too young to be taken from his parents.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris

The body of Sten's young son was also disinterred, and the two were carried to the great funeral pile to be burnt with the others.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sten gun

Sten gun

/ (stɛn) /

noun

a light 9 mm sub-machine-gun formerly used in the British Army and Commonwealth forces, developed during World War II

Word Origin for Sten gun

C20: from s and t (initials of Shepherd and Turpin, the inventors) + -en, as in Bren gun

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