derringer

/ˈdɛrɪndʒər/
noun
  1. A small, short-barreled pistol that is easy to hide, often used for self-defense.
    • The detective pulled a derringer from his coat pocket.
    • She kept a derringer in her purse for safety during her travels.
    • In old Western movies, gamblers often carried a derringer for protection.
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