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petard

pe·tard

UK/pɪˈtɑːd/ US/pɪˈtɑɹd/ uncommon archaic rare

noun

1.

a explosive device used to break down a gate or wall

Origin

From Middle French petarder (Modern French pétarder), from petard + -er (suffix forming verbs).

Phrases

  • hoist by one's own petard

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