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Definition of hackbut in English: hackbut(also haquebut, hagbut) noun ˈhakbʌt historical, archaic An early type of portable firearm; = "arquebus".
OriginMid 16th century. From Middle French haquebute, haquebouthe, alteration of haquebuse, harquebuse, probably after buter to aim (a gun at a target), to take aim. Definition of hackbut in US English: hackbut(also haquebut, hagbut) nounˈhakbʌt historical, archaic An early type of portable firearm; = "arquebus".
OriginMid 16th century. From Middle French haquebute, haquebouthe, alteration of haquebuse, harquebuse, probably after buter to aim (a gun at a target), to take aim. |