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Meaning of MUSKETRY

Pronunciation:  'muskitree

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
  2. [n]  musketeers and their muskets collectively
 
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 See Also: army unit, musketeer, proficiency, technique

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Mus"ket*ry\, n. [F. mousqueterie; cf. It.
moschetteria.]
1. Muskets, collectively.
2. The fire of muskets. --Motley.
 
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