spanner n OED ~1 1 obs (1639-1688; 1863). A device used to wind the firing mechanism of a wheel-lock musket. T 210/12-65 One Tom used to use—a great long gun, inch bore; that's the hammer, see, an' the spanner and trigger. Go Back
spanner n OED ~1 1 obs (1639-1688; 1863). A device used to wind the firing mechanism of a wheel-lock musket. T 210/12-65 One Tom used to use—a great long gun, inch bore; that's the hammer, see, an' the spanner and trigger.
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