Armstrong

/ˈɑɹmˌstɹɔŋ/

UK: /ˈɑːmˌstɹɒŋ/

Armstrong

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Definition

Ellipsis of Armstrong gun.

Etymology

By surface analysis, arm + strong. The rural municipality in Manitoba is named after politician James William Armstrong (1860 - 1928).

Example Sentences

  • "There would be a special commendation for the Royal Artillery, who were handling their Armstrongs with great precision and a speed Wolseley had never seen before in muzzle-loading guns."
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