sackbut
sackbut
Definition
sack·but (sak′but′)
noun
- a medieval wind instrument, forerunner of the trombone
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
sackbut
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
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