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    What connection would there be between an early gunner and a sparrowhawk?

    Question #62269. Asked by Baloo55th. (Feb 04 06 6:25 PM)


    lanfranco

    		Well, a male sparrowhawk used to be called a "musket." The gun was called after the bird.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparrowhawk

    Feb 04 06, 6:30 PM
    Baloo55th

    		Indeed it was. Have a Yay on me. There were merlins and falconets as well.

    Feb 04 06, 6:32 PM

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