open-carry

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Definition of open-carry word

noun open-carry the practice of publicly carrying a gun or other weapon that is fully or partially visible. 1

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90; open + carry

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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