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/dem'ee kan"euhn/, n.a large cannon of the 16th century, having a bore of about 61/2 in. (17 cm) and firing a shot of from 30 to 36 lb. (14 to 16 kg).[1550-60; < MF; see DEMI-, CANNON]
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