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Definition of Carbines
1. carbine [n] - See also: carbine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carbines
Literary usage of Carbines
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Embracing Romances, Travels by Gustave Flaubert, Ferdinand Brunetière (1904)
"... been implicated in the case of the carbines lately intercepted at Troyes.
All this was new to Frederick. Compain knew nothing more about the subject. ..."
2. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1868)
"It was expected that the supply departments would soon be able to furnish him
horses and Spencer carbines, so as to enable him to take the finid and join ..."
3. Under the Old Flag: Recollections of Military Operations in the War for the by James Harrison Wilson (1912)
"... THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION General plan of campaign—Report to Meade—Relieve Kil-
patriek—Confirmation delayed—Spencer carbines— Position of opposing armies. ..."
4. A Brief Historical Relation of State Affairs from September 1678 to April 1714 by Narcissus Luttrell (1857)
"... 18 carbines, and 21 saddles with holsters, and pursued the rest. A considerable
summ of money is sent to ..."
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