noun
gunfighter
noun
1
Someone skilled at fighting with a gun, especially in the style of the American Old West; a gunslinger.
"The town hired a gunfighter to keep the outlaws away."
How to Use Gunfighter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who fights with a gun for a living, especially the classic Wild West type.
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Word Forms
gunfighters plural
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Etymology
From gun + fighter.