musket
nounmasculinehistórico/muʃ.ˈkɛ.tɨ/low
mos·que·te
Definition
An old portable firearm with a long barrel, used between the 16th and 19th centuries, precursor to the rifle.
The soldiers lined up to fire their muskets.
The military museum has an impressive collection of 18th-century muskets.
Common collocations
flintlock musketcompany of musketeersto load a musket
Etymology
Do francês 'mousquet', por sua vez do italiano 'moschetto' (falcão).