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horse pistol
noun
- a large pistol formerly carried by horsemen.
horse pistol
noun
- a large holstered pistol formerly carried by horsemen
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Word History and Origins
Origin of horse pistol1
First recorded in 1695–1705
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Example Sentences
The craft fairly flew through the water in the direction of the rebel craft, whose horse-pistol amidship still remained silent.
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Petronel, pet′ro-nel, n. a large horse-pistol: a small carbine.
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"I have a horse-pistol," said the physician with grave significance.
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When he returned, his huge horse-pistol was strapped to his waist.
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"Anderson, I want you to be very careful with that horse pistol," said his wife nervously.
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