marron

Mar*ron", n. Etym: [See Maroon, a.] 1. A large chestnut. [Obs.] Holland. 2. A chestnut color; maroon. 3. (Pyrotechny & Mil.) Defn: A paper or pasteboard box or shell, wound about with strong twine, filled with an explosive, and ignited with a fuse, -- used to make a noise like a cannon. [Written also maroon.]

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