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Culverin   Listen
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Culverin  n.  A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles. "Trump, and drum, and roaring culverin."





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"Culverin" Quotes from Famous Books



... foes are moving. Hark to the mingled din Of fife, and steed, and trump, and drum, and roaring culverin! The fiery Duke is pricking fast across St. Andre's plain, With all the hireling chivalry of Guelders and Almayne. Now by the lips of those ye love, fair gentlemen of France, Charge for the golden ...
— Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 • Charles H. Sylvester


Words linked to "Culverin" :   cannon, musket


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