About The Word Hagbut
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Hagbut
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What's The Definition Of Hagbut?
[n] an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hagbut: arquebus | hackbut | harquebus Related Terms | Find terms related to Hagbut: See Also | muzzle loader Hagbut In Webster's Dictionary \Hag"but\, n. [OF. haquebute, prob. a corruption of D.
haakbus; haak hook + bus gun barrel. See {Hook}, and 2d
{Box}, and cf. {Arquebus}.]
A harquebus, of which the but was bent down or hooked for
convenience in taking aim. [Written also {haguebut} and
{hackbuss}.]
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