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serpentine powder [See serpentine n. 2.] Gunpowder for use with the serpentine; gunpowder in fine meal as distinguished from the corned or granulated kind.
1497Naval Acc. Hen. VII (1896) 129 Serpentine poudre with ij barelles brent in the botom. 1588Greene Alcida (1617) G 2 b, What though the Serpentine powder is quickly kindled, and quickly out. 1598Barret Theor. Warres v. iv. 137 Powder both serpentine and corne powder. a1642Sir W. Monson Naval Tracts iii. (1704) 344/1 Serpentine Powder..is weak, and will not keep at Sea. 1787Act 27 Geo. III, c. 13 (Sched. A, Rates Inwards) Gunpowder, Serpentine Powder. |