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Meaning of musketoon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
mʌskɪˈtuːn

Definitions

  1. A firearm, similar to a musket but with a shorter barrel and a large bore.
    historical
  2. One who is armed with such a musket.
    obsolete

Examples

“And d'Artagnan set the example. Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon. The Englishmen, convinced of these peaceful proceedings, sheathed their swords grumblingly.”

CEFR level

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

Musketries musketry Muskets Muskett musketto muskflower

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