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Seven-shooter

Seven-shooter \Sev"en-shoot`er\, n. A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading. [Colloq.]

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seven-shooter

n. (context colloquial dated English) A revolver which holds seven cartridges.

Usage examples of "seven-shooter".

Having no seven-shooters to send, he was compelled to dishonor the requisitions of the expectant "traveler, sailor, hunter, fisherman, etc.