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Sakers

Scope note

Culverins in use from about the mid-14th to the late 17th century, between demi-culverins and minions in size, firing shot weighing from 5 to 6 pounds.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300036970

Broader Terms used

culverins

Equivalent Terms used

saker

Created

13yrs ago

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