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derringer

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der·rin·ger  (drn-jr)
n.
A short-barreled pistol that has a large bore and is small enough to be carried in a pocket.
[After Henry Deringer (1786-1868), American gunsmith.]
derringer, deringer [ˈdɛrɪndʒə]
n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a short-barrelled pocket pistol of large calibre
[named after Henry Deringer, American gunsmith who invented it]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.derringerderringer - a pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel
handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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derringer
n → Derringer m or f


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