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riflery Chiefly U.S.|ˈraɪf(ə)lrɪ|
[f. rifle n.3 + -ry.]
Rifles collectively; firing from rifles; shooting with rifles. Also attrib.
1846R. B. Sage Scenes Rocky Mts. xxiv. 198 A volley of riflery was discharged among the promiscuous throng, with fatal effect. 1869Punch 27 Mar. 119/1 Once before Shakespeare's Cliff reverberated with the roar of riflery. 1962Transylvania Times (Brevard, N. Carolina) 9 Aug. 5/4 The 1962 Riflery season at Camp Illahee went off with a ‘bang’ as 196 girls started their National Rifle Association qualifications. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 17 Apr. 13/5 (Advt.), Counselor instruction in..riflery, hiking, arts and crafts. |