chassepot

noun

chasse·pot ˈshas-ˌpō

ˈsha-sə-

: a bolt-action rifle firing a paper cartridge

Word History

Etymology

French, from Antoine A. Chassepot †1905 French inventor

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of chassepot was in 1869

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“Chassepot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chassepot. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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