grɪdʒ noun
a kind of shot consisting of bolts, nails, etc., fastened together or enclosed in a case, formerly used for damaging sails and rigging in sea battles.
Also, lan·gridge.
Origin:
1760–70; origin uncertain
1760–70; origin uncertain
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langrage, langrel or langridge (ˈlæŋɡrɪdʒ, ˈlæŋɡrəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| shot consisting of scrap iron packed into a case, formerly used in naval warfare | |
| [C18: of unknown origin] | |
| langrel, langrel or langridge | |
| —n | |
| [C18: of unknown origin] | |
| langridge, langrel or langridge | |
| —n | |
| [C18: of unknown origin] | |
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