Where does “blunderbuss” come from?
Blunderbuss comes from Dutch donderbus, from Middle Dutch donrebusse, a large-caliber firearm with a flared muzzle.
blunderbuss (English): An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early...
Definitions
- An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early...
Ancestry of “blunderbuss”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | donderbus | blunderbuss |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | donrebusse | — |