"demicannon" meaning in All languages combined

See demicannon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: demicannons [plural], demicannon [plural]
Etymology: From demi- + cannon. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|demi|cannon}} demi- + cannon Head templates: {{en-noun|s|demicannon}} demicannon (plural demicannons or demicannon)
  1. A medium-sized cannon, slightly larger than a culverin and smaller than a standard cannon. Categories (topical): Artillery

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