Gingalls

/ˈdʒɪŋɡɔːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gingall; multiple large swivel-mounted cannons or guns.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of gingall, maintaining the same etymological roots from Portuguese and Malay origins through colonial trade vocabulary.

Kelly Says

The plural 'gingalls' appears frequently in historical naval accounts and fort records, where commanders would specify how many gingalls they had at their disposal—these weapons were valuable enough to inventory individually.

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