spingarda
Italian
Etymology
From Old French espringale, cognate with German springen (“to jump”).[1]
Pronunciation
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Noun
spingarda f (plural spingarde)
- (historical, weaponry) springald (ancient military engine for launching stones)
- (historical, firearms) punt gun
Descendants
- → Portuguese: espingarda (“rifle”)
Further reading
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