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derriere

[der-ee-air, de-ryer] / ˌdɛr iˈɛər, dɛˈrjɛr /


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We have revolvers, rifles, shotguns, derringers and loads of pistols, with calibers of all kinds.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2016

Researchers at the Smithsonian Institution studied Lawrence’s derringers a century after the assassination attempt.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2014

Mused one Atlantan; "Perhaps they'll ascend in balloons and pop each other with derringers."

From Time Magazine Archive

At home, he left three more rifles, two derringers.

From Time Magazine Archive

No, this artillery practice don't stampede me none; I'm plumb aware it's Doc Peets' derringers from the go-off.

From Wolfville Days by Lewis, Alfred Henry




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