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Woolworth gun

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English

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Etymology

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In reference to Woolworth's, a chain of inexpensive stores.

Noun

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Woolworth gun (plural Woolworth guns)

  1. (US, military, slang, derogatory) The FP-45 Liberator, a crude, cheaply-made single-shot pistol.
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