mitrailleuse
/ˌmɪtrʌɪˈəːz/Military. Now historical
noun
Originally: a machine-gun with a number of barrels, able to discharge projectiles rapidly and simultaneously in large quantities, or singly in quick succession. Later generally : any machine-gun.
- The original mitrailleuse was first brought into service in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From French mitrailleuse rapid-fire automatic weapon from mitrailler + -euse.
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