musketry

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun musketeers and their muskets collectively
  2. noun the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)

Etymology

From musket + -ry, after Italian moschetteria. Compare French mousqueterie.

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