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

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Alexander Pope