·noun A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles.
An ancient cannon of about 5-1/4 inches bore, and from 9 to 12 feet long, carrying a ball of 18 poun...
The Sailor's Word-Book
An ancient cannon which threw a ball of 9 pounds weight, was about 9 feet long, and 4 inches in diam...