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Shilly-shally :: Shilly-shally (v. i.) To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles..

Rifle :: Rifle (v. t.) To whet with a rifle. See Rifle, n., 3..

Conversion :: Conversion (n.) A change of character or use, as of smoothbore guns into rifles..

Practice :: Practice (v. i.) To perform certain acts frequently or customarily, either for instruction, profit, or amusement; as, to practice with the broadsword or with the rifle; to practice on the piano..

Carbine :: Carbine (n.) A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry..

Sport :: Sport (v. i.) To trifle.

Dissipation :: Dissipation (n.) A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.

Rifling :: Rifling (n.) The act or process of making the grooves in a rifled cannon or gun barrel.

Range :: Range (v.) A place where shooting, as with cannons or rifles, is practiced..

Niggle :: Niggle (v. t.) To fret and snarl about trifles.

Fuss :: Fuss (n.) One who is unduly anxious about trifles.

Quelquechose :: Quelquechose (n.) A trifle; a kickshaw.

Bayonet :: Bayonet (n.) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offense and defense..

Quibble :: Quibble (v. i.) To evade the point in question by artifice, play upon words, caviling, or by raising any insignificant or impertinent question or point; to trifle in argument or discourse; to equivocate..

Mantelet :: Mantelet (n.) A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; -- now commonly written mantlet..

Dallier :: Dallier (n.) One who fondles; a trifler; as, dalliers with pleasant words..

Rifled :: Rifled (imp. & p. p.) of Rifl.

Thought :: Thought (n.) A small degree or quantity; a trifle; as, a thought longer; a thought better..

Minie Rifle :: Minie rifle () A rifle adapted to minie balls.

Piddle :: Piddle (v. i.) To deal in trifles; to concern one's self with trivial matters rather than with those that are important.

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