Definitions for: Hagbut

[n] an obsolete firearm with a long barrel

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.]

Synonyms: arquebus, hackbut, harquebus

See Also: muzzle loader