The meaning of Musket and additional information.

Musket(n.) The male of the sparrow hawk.

Musket(n.) A species of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army. It was originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted. This arm has been generally superseded by the rifle.

Musketeer(n.) A soldier armed with a musket.