"Smith & Wesson" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Smith & Wessons [plural], Smith and Wesson [alternative], Smith 'n' Wesson [alternative], Smith n' Wesson [alternative], Smith 'n Wesson [alternative], Smith-n-Wesson [alternative]
Etymology: Trademark of Smith & Wesson, which was named after the founders of the company, [Horace] Smith + & (“abbreviation of and”) + [Daniel B.] Wesson. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|􂀿Horace􂁀 Smith|&|􂀿Daniel B.􂁀 Wesson|t2=abbreviation of and}} [Horace] Smith + & (“abbreviation of and”) + [Daniel B.] Wesson Head templates: {{en-noun}} Smith & Wesson (plural Smith & Wessons)
  1. A firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Wikipedia link: Daniel B. Wesson, Horace Smith (inventor), Smith & Wesson

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Alternative forms

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