tampion

(tam′pē ən)

noun

a plug or stopper put in the muzzle of a gun not in use

Origin: Fr tampon, nasalized form of tapon < Frank *tappo, akin to tap

See tampion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A plug or cover for the muzzle of a cannon or gun to keep out dust and moisture.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French tampon

Origin: , variant of tapon, rag for stopping a hole

Origin: , of Germanic origin

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