Gunner
nounproper nounattested in dialogue
Someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
noun
- 1
Someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot.
Etymology
From gunner, in reference to the weapons held in an arsenal.
proper noun
- 1
A surname.
Forms
- plural
- Gunners
Gunn · A Scottish surname from Old Norse.gunned · Equipped or bedecked with guns.gunner · An artillery soldier, especially one who holds private rank.
Gunner · Someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
gunning · The act of firing a gun.Gunning · A surname.gunny · A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.