Derringer (Noun)
Meaning
A pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He quickly hid the derringer in his jacket before being patted down by the nightclub security guard.
- Police recovered a stolen derringer and 3 ammunition clips after they disarmed and detained the perpetrator.
- Having become slightly enraged from recent previous minor attempts upon my persons.
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