The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Hackbuss — Hack buss (h[a^]k b[u^]s), n. Same as {Hagbut}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hagbut — Hag but ( b[u^]t), 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
haguebut — Hagbut Hag but ( b[u^]t), 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
