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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

caliver

/kælˈvaɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does caliver mean?

noun

A caliver is a type of muzzle-loading firearm, typically a large-calibre arquebus or musket, used in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is a heavy, cumbersome gun.

Example

"The caliver was a common firearm used by soldiers during the English Civil War."

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