Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "carabine"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular indicative present of the verb carabiner.
Third person singular indicative present of the verb carabiner.
First person singular subjunctive present of the verb carabiner.
Third person singular subjunctive present of the verb carabiner.
Second person singular imperative present of the verb carabiner.

Question 2

Where does the French word "carabine" come from?

Accepted Answer

(1694) from carabin in the primary sense of 'light cavalry soldier'; small arquebus then musket, the carabine was initially the weapon of the carabins (16th century).

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