PISTOL
\pˈɪstə͡l], \pˈɪstəl], \p_ˈɪ_s_t_əl]\
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The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, - now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver.
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The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, - now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver.
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