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Meaning of derringer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈdɛɹɪndʒə(ɹ)/

Definitions

A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels, but without any loading system or magazine.

Examples

““Afraid? Oh no! they never interfere with me. […] And look here,” and diving her little hand into the bodice of her dress she produced a double-barrelled nickel-plated Derringer, “I always carry that loaded, and if anybody tried to touch me I should shoot him[…]””

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

derris Derriwong derro derrubone Derry Derryck