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† pistoˈlade, n. Obs.
[a. obs. F. pistolade a pistol-shot (1592 in Godefroy Compl.), f. pistole pistol + -ade; cf. cannonade.]
A pistol-shot, or wound inflicted by one. Hence pistoˈlade v. trans., to attack or fire upon with pistols.
1598R. Dallington Meth. Trav. G ij, One of the King of Nauarres troupes gaue him a Pistolade in the head. [1658Phillips, Pistolado (Ital.), a shot, or wound given with a Pistol.] 1815Southey in Q. Rev. XIII. 41 The bravery with which he and Admiral Gantheaume and M. Daure pistoladed the English gun boats. |