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Firelock

//ˈfaɪəlɒk// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark. historical
  2. 2
    a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock wordnet
  3. 3
    A firearm using such a gunlock. broadly, historical

    "He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowing-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten."

Etymology

From fire + lock.

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