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/lang"grij/, n.a kind of shot consisting of bolts, nails, etc., fastened together or enclosed in a case, formerly used for damaging sails and rigging in sea battles.Also, langridge.[1760-70; orig. uncert.]
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Langrage — Lan grage, Langrel Lan grel, n. A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
langrage — or langridge [laŋ′grəllaŋ′grij] n. [< ?] a type of irregularly shaped shot formerly used in naval battles to damage rigging and sails: also langrel [laŋ′grəl] … English World dictionary
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langrage — /ˈlæŋgrɪdʒ/ (say langgrij) noun a kind of shot consisting of bolts, nails, etc., fastened together or enclosed in a case, formerly used for damaging sails and rigging in battles at sea. Also, langridge. {origin unknown} …
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Langrel — Langrage Lan grage, Langrel Lan grel, n. A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Langridge — Lan gridge, n. See {Langrage}. Note: [Sometimes compounded with shot.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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