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 Colt-pixy (A).Colt’s-tooth. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Colt’s Revolver.
 
A fire-arm which, by means of revolving barrels, can be fired several times without intermission. This instrument was patented by Colonel Samuel Colt, U.S., in 1835.   1
 


 Colt-pixy (A).Colt’s-tooth. 

 
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