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Culverins

Scope note

Term used from the 15th to the 17th century for cannons especially long in proportion to their bore.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036942

Broader Terms used

cannons (artillery)

Narrower Terms used

sakers
robinets
minions
demi-culverins

Equivalent Terms used

culverin

Created

12yrs ago

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