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Definition of Pederero
1. n. A term formerly applied to a short piece of chambered ordnance.
Definition of Pederero
1. pedrero [n PEDEREROS or PEDEREROES] - See also: pedrero
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pederero
Literary usage of Pederero
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Voyage of François Pyrard of Laval to the East Indies, the Maldives, the by François Pyrard (1887)
"... a corruption of Fr. pierrier, Port, pederero, and is taken from an engine used
for casting stones, which was in use before the discovery of gunpowder. ..."
2. Precis of the Archives of the Cape of Good Hope by Jan van Riebeeck (1898)
"An Iron pederero of 8 Ibs. facing the Tail Valley (Steert Valley), loth April.
„ „ 6 Ibs. „ Table Mountain. ,, ,. ..."
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