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

Word History and Origins

Origin of langrage¹

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of langrage¹

C18: of unknown origin

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.

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

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Our guns loaded with langrage commit great havoc among them.

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

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

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