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kartouw.

a type of early modern cannon

7 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑr.tɑu̯/
  1. a type of early modern cannon

    feminine · historical · neuter
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch cortouwe (late 15th century), from Middle French courtault (French courtaud). Compare German Kartaune.

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