"demiculverin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: demiculverins [plural]
Etymology: From demi- + culverin. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|demi|culverin}} demi- + culverin Head templates: {{en-noun}} demiculverin (plural demiculverins)
  1. (now historical) A medium cannon, slightly larger than a saker and smaller than a culverin. Wikipedia link: demiculverin Tags: historical Categories (topical): Artillery Synonyms: demi-culverin

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