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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Pott-,) Pot-gun, n. (e.m.E. potgonne (1549), -gun (1557), ‘so called from its shape’ (OED). = Pot(t)-pece n., Mortar-gun n.) —1573 Sempill Sat. P. xxxix 100 (see Pellet n.2 2).
