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gunslinger
noun gun·sling·er \-ˌsliŋ-ər\
: someone (such as a character in a story, movie, or television show) who is known for being able to handle and shoot a gun extremely well
Full Definition of GUNSLINGER
: a person noted for speed and skill in handling and shooting a gun especially in the American West
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First Known Use of GUNSLINGER
1927
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