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...
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- An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early...
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