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sack·but (sakbut′)

noun

  1. a medieval wind instrument, forerunner of the trombone
  2. Etymology: incorrect transl. of Aram sabecha

    Bible a stringed instrument resembling a lyre: Dan. 3:5

Etymology: MFr, saquebute, sackbut, earlier, hooked lance for fighting on horseback < OFr saquer, to draw, pull < VL *saccare, to pull (from a sack) < L saccus, sack + OFr bouter, to push, butt

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