Definition of Hagut

Definition of Hagut

Hag"but (-bŭt), 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.]

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

(obsolete) a firearm with a long barrel

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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