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Webster 1913 Edition


Firelock

Fire′lockˊ

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Noun.
An old form of gunlock, as the flintlock, which ignites the priming by a spark; perhaps originally, a matchlock. Hence, a gun having such a lock.

Webster 1828 Edition


Firelock

FI'RELOCK

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Noun.
A musket, or other gun, with a lock, which is discharged by striking fire with flint and steel.