A petard is a small bomb that was used in ancient warfare to blow up gates and walls. The word “petard” comes from the French word “pétard”. “Pétard” comes from the Latin word “pederare” which means “to break wind” or “to fart”. The phrase “hoist with his own petard” means to be blown up by your own bomb. Just some context!
A petard is a small bomb that was used in ancient warfare to blow up gates and walls. The word “petard” comes from the French word “pétard”. “Pétard” comes from the Latin word “pederare” which means “to break wind” or “to fart”. The phrase “hoist with his own petard” means to be blown up by your own bomb. Just some context!