kardoes
Dutch (Brabantic)
/kɑrˈdus/
noun
Definitions
- (historical) A package or cartridge containing one charge of black powder for a cannon.
- (dated) A pack of tobacco, in particular snuff.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French cartouche derived from Italian cartoccio (paper bag, cartouche) derived from Latin carta (papyrus).
Origin
Latin
carta
Gloss
papyrus