Associations to the word «Mangonel»

Wiktionary

MANGONEL, noun. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.

Dictionary definition

MANGONEL, noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.

Wise words

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John Locke