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How did the gun get its name?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 9/28/2023

The term "gun" is a very general term for firearms and was originally used for cannons. It's possible that the term came from the Latin word "gonne" or the Norse name "Gunnildr", which has the connotations of "thunder" or "thunderer".

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