panjandrum

A panjandrum (British WWII-era weapon)

Meaning

Noun

An important, powerful or influential person.
A self-important or pretentious person.
A massive, rocket-propelled, explosive-laden cart designed by the British military during World War II.

Origin

Coined as a nonce word in the 18th century by Samuel Foote.

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