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As a noun musket is

a species of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army it was originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted this arm has been superseded by the rifle.

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musket

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Alternative forms

* musquet

Noun

(en noun)
  • A species of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army. It was originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted. This arm has been superseded by the rifle.
  • Soldier, soldier, won't you marry me, with your musket , fife and drum.

    Derived terms

    * musketeer

    See also

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