Mitraillade

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Mass execution by cannon shot or (later) machine-gun, especially during the French Revolution. historical, rare

    "The fusillades and mitraillades were conducted with the most savage coolness."

Example

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"The fusillades and mitraillades were conducted with the most savage coolness."

Etymology

Borrowed from French mitraillade.

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machine gun

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