demisaker

And although these fired longer shots, they made the demisaker.

Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America Albert Manucy

Drake's loot no doubt included the ordnance of a 1578 list, which gives a fair idea of the armament for an important frontier fortification: three reinforced cannon, three demiculverins, two sakers (one broken), a demisaker and a falcon, all properly mounted on elevated platforms in the fort to cover every approach.

Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America Albert Manucy

The point-blank range of this Spanish gun was a football field's length farther than either the falcon or demisaker.

Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America Albert Manucy