Faustfeuerwaffe

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • A handgun; a gun that is fit to be wielded in a single hand.

Etymology

Affix from German Faust (fist) + German Feuerwaffe (firearm).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Feuerwaffe

Gloss

firearm

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