snaphance

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Synonyms: snaphaunce

Antonyms: snaphaunce

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A [[spring lock]] for discharging a [[firearm]].
2. The [[firearm]] to which it is attached.<!--"a Dutch firelock of the 17th century" according to Ch1908-->
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[trifling]] or [[second-rate]] thing or person.
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[snappish]] [[retort]].

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