gunne

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Dutch

Verb

gunne

  1. (dated or formal) singular present subjunctive of gunnen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Lady Gunilda; a name for a crossbow. More at English gun.

Pronunciation

Noun

gunne (plural gunnes)

  1. A trebuchet or similar kind of pellet-firing siege engine.
  2. A cannon or other large firearm; a piece of artillery.
  3. A portable handheld firearm; a gun (i.e. a hand cannon).
  4. (rare) A projectile.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: gun
  • Scots: gun
  • Yola: gooun
  • Middle Irish: gunna

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