"gunhandler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gunhandlers [plural]
Etymology: gun + handler Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gun|handler}} gun + handler Head templates: {{en-noun}} gunhandler (plural gunhandlers)
  1. One who uses a gun. Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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