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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Onsetter, n. Some implement used in gunnery. —1633 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 387.
To Johne Forrest for sax eschin schaftis for spoungis and onsetteres 1650 Edinb. B. Rec. VIII. 254.
A competent portioun of powder at ever basteon with spunges laddles and onsetteres and uthers materialls necessarie as the gunners sall requyre
