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Minions

Scope note

Small culverins about 7 feet long and of about a 3-inch bore, firing shot of approximately 4 pounds. They were in use during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036960

Broader Terms used

culverins

Equivalent Terms used

minion

Created

13yrs ago

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