Noun
A long cannon of the 16th century, usually an 18-pounder with serpent-shaped handles.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHenry II of France opted for six sizes of cannon, The six sizes are, in order from largest to smallest: the cannon, great culverin, bastard culverin, "legitimate" culverin, falcon, and falconet. Source: Internet
Sadler, p. 60. Despite the increased maneuverability, however, cannon were still the slowest component of the army: a heavy English cannon required 23 horses to transport, while a culverin needed nine. Source: Internet
Rodger (1997), p. 207. Two views of a hand culverin and two small cannons from the 15th century. Source: Internet