Associations to the word «Derringer»

Wiktionary

DERRINGER, noun. A type of very small, concealable pistol with one or two barrels, but without any loading system or magazine.
DERRINGER, noun. (dated) (1800s) a common misspelling of the Deringer pistol.

Dictionary definition

DERRINGER, noun. A pocket pistol of large caliber with a short barrel.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy