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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An L-shaped piece of steel hinged at the rear used in flintlock firearms, positioned over the flash pan so to enclose a small priming charge of black powder next to the flash hole that is drilled through the barrel, such that when fired the flint scrapes it so as to create a spark.

Etymology

From earlier frizzle (noun), of unknown origin. Compare fleerish, furison.

Related phrases

black powderflash holeflash panl shaped

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