Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From gunne +‎ poudre.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡun(ə)ˌpuːdrə/, /ˈɡun(ə)ˌpuːdər/, /ˈɡun(ə)ˌpuːðər/

Noun

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gunnepoudre (uncountable)

  1. gunpowder

Descendants

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  • English: gunpowder
  • Scots: gunpoother

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