Gundelet

/ˈɡʌndəlɪt/ noun

Definition

A small gun or cannon mounted on a boat or ship.

Etymology

From 'gun' + diminutive suffix '-let' (meaning 'small'). A nautical term for lightweight gun armaments.

Kelly Says

Pirates and privateers loved gundelets because they were light enough to move around a ship quickly and could still pack enough firepower to intimidate merchant vessels!

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