petronel

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Definition of petronel in English English dictionary

A 17th century firearm, using a matchlock or a wheellock mechanism to make sparks in the firing pan

{n} a pistol, a very small or light gun

A sort of hand cannon, or portable firearm, used in France in the 15th century

A petronel; an early type of firearm, using a matchlock or a wheellock mechanism to make sparks in the firing pan

Hyphenation

pet·ro·nel

Etymology

() From Middle French petrinal, alteration of poitrinal, from poitrinal (“of the chest”), from poitrine (“chest, breast”), from Latin pectorina, feminine of pectorinus (“of the breast”), from Latin pectus (“chest”) + -inus (“-ine”)