/ɡʌn/

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Meaning

A weapon that shoots small pieces of metal very fast.

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Word origin

Often traced to Gunnhildr, a woman name that soldiers gave to a large war machine in the Middle Ages.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
Gunnhildr

Grammar

Gender
Pluralguns

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 11: gun, somebody, dream and 6 more words.