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harquebus Definition

har·que·bus (här′kwə bəs)

noun

an early type of portable gun, supported on a hooked staff or forked rest during firing

Etymology: Fr arquebuse < It archibuso < MFr harquebusche < Du hakebus: see hackbut

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