Gunbright

/ˈɡʌnbraɪt/ adjective

Definition

Shiny and bright like the metal of a gun barrel, or referring to polished gun metal.

Etymology

From 'gun' + 'bright'. A descriptive term used to characterize the gleaming appearance of well-maintained gun metal.

Kelly Says

Soldiers would polish their gun barrels until they were 'gunbright' as a matter of discipline—a bright gun meant it was properly maintained and less likely to jam in battle!

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