derringer

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/ˈdɛɹɪndʒə(ɹ)/(UK)

Definition of derringer

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noun

A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels, but without any loading system or magazine.

““Afraid? Oh no! they never interfere with me. […] And look here,” and diving her little hand into the bodice of her dress she produced a double-barrelled nickel-plated Derringer, “I always carry that loaded, and if anybody tried to touch me I should shoot him[…]””

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noun

A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels, but without any loading system or magazine.

““Afraid? Oh no! they never interfere with me. […] And look here,” and diving her little hand into the bodice of her dress she produced a double-barrelled nickel-plated Derringer, “I always carry that loaded, and if anybody tried to touch me I should shoot him[…]””
(alt-of, alternative, dated)Alternative form of derringer (“pistol”).

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Named after American gunsmith Henry Deringer Junior (1786–1868).

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