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langrage

or lan·gridge

[ lang-grij ]

noun

  1. a kind of shot consisting of bolts, nails, etc., fastened together or enclosed in a case, formerly used for damaging sails and rigging in sea battles.


langrage

/ ˈlæŋɡrɪdʒ; ˈlæŋɡrəl /

noun

  1. shot consisting of scrap iron packed into a case, formerly used in naval warfare
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of langrage1

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of langrage1

C18: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

The bow-gun in the boat was in return pointed up and loaded to the muzzle with musket balls and all sorts of langrage.

Once more Long Tom was fired, loaded with langrage, which swept with fearful effect across the deck of the corvette.

Our guns loaded with langrage commit great havoc among them.

The guns are loaded with langrage, and Captain Fuller issues orders to prepare for our defence.

Burrel, langrage, and other irregular substitutes, may be included under the term.

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