Carabines

/ˌkærəˈbiːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carabine; multiple short rifles or carbines, or a variant plural of carbines.

Etymology

French plural of 'carabine,' using the standard French '-s' for pluralization of nouns ending in '-e'.

Kelly Says

In the 1700s-1800s, armies equipped their cavalry with carabines because they were light enough to manage on horseback yet powerful enough for combat!

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