five-pounder
|five-pound-er|
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/faɪv ˈpaʊndər/
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/faɪv ˈpaʊndə/
artillery firing five-pound shots
Etymology
Etymology Information
'five-pounder' originates from English, specifically combining 'five' meaning '5' and 'pounder' referring to a weight measurement in artillery.
Historical Evolution
'five-pounder' has remained consistent in its meaning, referring to artillery capable of firing a five-pound projectile.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a gun firing a five-pound shot,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/15 23:45