matchlock

English

/ˈmatʃlɒk/, /ˈmætʃlɑk/

noun
Definitions
  • Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
  • The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.

Etymology

Compound from English match + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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