"musquetry" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} musquetry (uncountable)
  1. Obsolete form of musketry. Tags: alt-of, obsolete, uncountable Alternative form of: musketry
    Sense id: en-musquetry-en-noun-SHWkeRnt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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