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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
the Second Week after Epiphany
the Second Week after Epiphany
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Bible Encyclopedias
Spring-Gun
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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A device formerly in use against poachers and trespassers. Wires were attached to the trigger of a gun in such a manner that any one stumbling over or treading on them would discharge it and wound himself. Since 1827 spring-guns and all man-traps are illegal in England, except within a house between sunset and sunrise as a protection against burglars. Spring-guns are sometimes used to trap wild animals.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Spring-Gun'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/s/spring-gun.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Spring-Gun'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/s/spring-gun.html. 1910.
