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German
Etymology
From Faust (“fist”) + Feuerwaffe (“firearm”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Faustfeuerwaffe f (genitive Faustfeuerwaffe, plural Faustfeuerwaffen)
- A handgun; a gun that is fit to be wielded in a single hand.
- Synonym: Pistole
Usage notes
- English handgun is a false friend of German Handfeuerwaffe, which refers to any firearm that can be carried and operated using just the hands, thus including rifles.
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