Bombard

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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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