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

2. (n.) A bombardment.

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

4. (n.) Padded breeches.

5. (n.) See Bombardo.

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

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