Gunate

/ɡuˈneɪt/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or armed with guns; having the characteristics of being gun-based or gun-equipped.

Etymology

From 'gun' + Latin suffix '-ate' meaning 'furnished with' or 'having the quality of'. A technical term used to describe something equipped with guns.

Kelly Says

In military terminology, a 'gunate vessel' would be a ship bristling with cannons—it's how navies competed for dominance during the Age of Exploration!

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