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POCKET-PISTOL

\pˈɒkɪtpˈɪstə͡l], \pˈɒkɪtpˈɪstə‍l], \p_ˈɒ_k_ɪ_t_p_ˈɪ_s_t_əl]\

Definitions of POCKET-PISTOL

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A firearm that can be carried in the pocket; familiarly, a flask of liquor carried in the pocket; to pocket an nsult or an affront, not ot resent it or seek redress.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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