Musket
WordNet
noun
(1) A muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
WiktionaryText
Noun
musket
- A species of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army. It was originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted. This arm has been superseded by the rifle.
- Soldier, soldier, won't you marry me, with your musket, fife and drum.