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Definition: MITRAILLE

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Shot or bits of iron used sometimes in loading cannon.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Mitraille" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1830. (references)

Etymology:Mitraille \Mi`traille"\, noun. [French expression See Mitrailleur.]. (references)

Definition: MITRAILLE

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. Shot or bits of iron used sometimes in loading cannon.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "MITRAILLE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1830. (references)

Etymology:Mitraille \Mi`traille"\, noun. [French expression See Mitrailleur.]. (references)