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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patro(u)n(e, n.2 [MLG. patrone a paper cartridge-case (1535), f. as Patro(u)n(e n.1 Only Sc.] A paper container for the charge of a cannon or pistol; a (paper) cartridge. (Cf. also Patrontas(c)h(e n.) —1546 Treas. Acc. VIII. 450.
For xii thrauchis of Lumbart paper to be patronis for chargeouris of gunnis 1547 Ib. IX. 127.
Wyre … and … hempe to bynde the patrounes of the artalȝere 1558 Ib. X. 438.
For bras to be chargearis to ane sacrat twa moyanis and ane double falcone and for Lumbart paper to draw the patronis of ane double culvering battart and moyane 1683 Turner Pallas Armata 173.
All horse-men should always have the charges of their pistols ready in patrons, the powder made up compactly in paper and the ball tyed to it with a piece of packthred Ib. 176.
He hath no more to do but to bite of a little of the paper of his patron
