marron

n. [ See Maroon, a. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A large chestnut. [ Obs. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A chestnut color; maroon. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Pyrotechny & Mil.) A paper or pasteboard box or shell, wound about with strong twine, filled with an explosive, and ignited with a fuse, -- used to make a noise like a cannon. [ Written also maroon. ] [ 1913 Webster ]