What is an ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl called?
minion — An ancient form of ordnance, the caliber of which was about three inches. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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