Crossword-Solution: PETRONEL
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Petronel | n. | A sort of hand cannon, or portable firearm, used in France in the 15th century. |
We have 11 clues for the answer “PETRONEL”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Large-caliber firearm | 1 answer |
| dagg | 9 answers |
| pistolet | 10 answers |
| zipgun | 11 answers |
| Dag | 11 answers |
| sidearm | 13 answers |
| Derringer | 15 answers |
| Repeater? | 20 answers |
| Pistol | 27 answers |
| firearm | 32 answers |
| Gun | 58 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
ERAET
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with PETRONEL (5)
Hume, in supposing that the birth and dignity of Severus were too much inferior to the Imperial crown, and that he marched into Italy as general only, has not considered this transaction with his usual accuracy, (Essay on the original contract.) * Note: Carnuntum, opposite to the mouth of the Morava: its position is doubtful, either Petronel or Haimburg.
Little by little, as the light waxed, I made out the loom of two ships and, despite the distance, I knew the foremost for the "Faithful Friend." Ever and anon would come the faint crack of caliver or petronel from her high poop, and the thunder of her stern-chase guns.
Immediately (and ere I might shoot again) his fellows dragged him down, and lying prone on their bellies let fly wildly in my direction with petronel and musquetoon.
Observe me judicially, sweet Signior: they had planted me a demi-culverin just in the mouth of the breach; now, sir, (as we were to ascend), their master gunner (a man of no mean skill and courage, you must think,) confronts me with his linstock ready to give fire; I spying his intendment, discharged my petronel in his bosom, and with this instrument, my poor rapier, ran violently upon the Moors that guarded the ordnance, and put them pell-mell to the sword.
Observe me judicially, sweet sir; they had planted me three demi-culverins just in the mouth of the breach; now, sir, as we were to give on, their master-gunner (a man of no mean skill and mark, you must think,) confronts me with his linstock, ready to give fire; I, spying his intendment, discharged my petronel in his bosom, and with these single arms, my poor rapier, ran violently upon the Moors that guarded the ordnance, and put them pell-mell, to the sword.
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Appears in: Universal.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (2001).