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powder horn

noun

  1. a powder flask made from the horn of a cow or ox.


powder horn

noun

  1. a powder flask consisting of the hollow horn of an animal
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of powder horn1

First recorded in 1525–35
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The theft also resulted in the loss of dozens of objects, some three centuries old, including a prayer book, a powder horn and antique guns and swords.

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The powder horn and a small sharp hatchet hung at his belt and he carried the gun ready loaded on his shoulder.

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Oh, those troops were impressive-looking with all those belts and buckles and powder horns and bayonets and so forth dangling about their red uniforms.

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Displays will include churning butter, grinding corn, baking ash cakes, carving on powder horns, carding and spinning and other pioneer skills.

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The cartridge box and powder horn were also there.

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