gun-brig

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noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A small two-masted vessel during the Age of Sail, typically carrying 12 guns, comprising two long guns in the chase position and ten carronades on the broadsides.

Etymology

Compound from English gun + English brig.

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English

brig

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