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Musketry

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The technique of using small arms such as muskets. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the technique of using small arms (especially in battle) wordnet
  3. 3
    A collection of muskets or musketeers. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    musketeers and their muskets collectively wordnet
  5. 5
    Musket fire. countable, uncountable

    "A heavy trampling of steps—clashing as if of swords—several rounds of musketry—screams—shouts—rose in the direction of the court."

Etymology

From musket + -ry, after Italian moschetteria. Compare French mousqueterie.

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