kardoes

Dutch (Brabantic)

/kɑrˈdus/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A package or cartridge containing one charge of black powder for a cannon.
  • (dated) A pack of tobacco, in particular snuff.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French cartouche derived from Italian cartoccio (paper bag, cartouche) derived from Latin carta (papyrus).

Origin

Latin

carta

Gloss

papyrus

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