1. Noun
A piece of heavy ordnance formerly used for throwing stones and other ponderous missiles. It was the earliest kind of cannon.
2. Noun
A bombardment.
3. Noun
A large drinking vessel or can, or a leather bottle, for carrying liquor or beer.
4. Noun
Padded breeches.
5. Noun
See Bombardo.
6. Verb
To attack with bombards or with artillery; especially, to throw shells, hot shot, etc., at or into.
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