1642    in  J. Rushworth  		(1692)	 I  				The Walls..are singularly well fortified with Brass and Iron Guns, both Culverins and Demi-Cannon-Cuts.
a1661    W. Brereton  		(1844)	 165  				She carries 16 pieces of ordinance..four whole culverin drakes, and four iron demi-cannon drakes.