Pistol(n.) The smallest firearm used, intended to be fired from one hand, -- now of many patterns, and bearing a great variety of names. See Illust. of Revolver.
Pistol(v. t.) To shoot with a pistol.
Pistole(n.) The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40.
Pistoled(imp. & p. p.) of Pistol
Pistoleer(n.) One who uses a pistol.
Pistoling(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pistol
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