mitraille
/miːˈtrʌɪ/Military. Now historical
noun
Originally: shot fired from a cannon, consisting of fragments of scrap iron, etc. Later: bullets or projectiles fired from a mitrailleuse.
Origin
Late 18th century. From French mitraille scrap metal used to charge cannons, alteration of Old French mitaille piece of metal from mite + -aille.
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