gun·man

[guhn-muhn]
noun, plural gun·men.
1.
a person armed with or expert in the use of a gun, especially one ready to use a gun unlawfully.
2.
a person who makes guns.

Origin:
1615–25; gun1 + -man

gun·man·ship, noun
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gunman (ˈɡʌnmən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -men
1.  a man who is armed with a gun, esp unlawfully
2.  a man who is skilled with a gun
3.  (US) a person who makes, repairs, or has expert knowledge of guns
 
'gunmanship
 
n

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