petronel noun.
['pɛtrǝn(ǝ)l] L16.[French petrinal var. of poitrinal use as noun of adjective meaning 'pertaining to the breast or chest', from poitrine breast, chest from Proto-Romance alt. of Latin pector-, pectus. So called because in firing it the butt-end rested against the chest.]Hist.1. A carbine or large pistol used in the 16th and early 17th cents., esp. by cavalry.
L16.2. A soldier armed with a petronel.
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