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(1):

(v. t.) To attack with bombards or with artillery; especially, to throw shells, hot shot, etc., at or into.

(2):

(n.) See Bombardo.

(3):

(n.) Padded breeches.

(4):

(n.) A large drinking vessel or can, or a leather bottle, for carrying liquor or beer.

(5):

(n.) A bombardment.

(6):

(n.) A piece of heavy ordnance formerly used for throwing stones and other ponderous missiles. It was the earliest kind of cannon.