blunderbuss

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There is also a blunderbuss, a precursor to the shotgun, owned by Capt. Michael McClary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Dunphy’s lawsuit, filed last month in state court in New York, “contains a blunderbuss of contradictory allegations,” Giuliani said in his written response last Friday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Life does some blunderbuss thing on a system that's less forgiving than Earth was.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2022

The Ranger ability gives Kirby a blunderbuss that he can use to snipe enemies from afar.

From The Verge • Jan. 12, 2022

“Oh, dear, what a blunderbuss I am!” exclaimed Jo, finishing Meg’s glove by scrubbing her gown with it.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott