culverin
medieval form of musket.
a kind of heavy cannon used in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Origin of culverin
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How to use culverin in a sentence
He had in his charge a huge culverin which inflicted great damage on the English.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole FranceAt one single volley Maître Jean's culverin overthrew the palisade.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole FranceYou will also, Leroux, mount a culverin on the platform of the mirador, whence we shall command the course of the Gila.
The Tiger-Slayer | Gustave AimardAnd I don't know this Lady culverin—never met her in my life!
Lyre and Lancet | F. AnsteyBertie (plaintively, after Lady culverin has left the room).
Lyre and Lancet | F. Anstey
British Dictionary definitions for culverin
/ (ˈkʌlvərɪn) /
a long-range medium to heavy cannon used during the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries
a medieval musket
Origin of culverin
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