"Gunner" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Gooner [alternative]
Etymology: From gunner, in reference to the weapons held in an arsenal. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gunner
  1. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Gunner-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames

Noun

Forms: Gunners [plural], Gooner [alternative]
Etymology: From gunner, in reference to the weapons held in an arsenal. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gunner (plural Gunners)
  1. (soccer) someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-Gunner-en-noun-1bqhPh~h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 15 85 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 23 77 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 22 78 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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