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1. (n.) sackbut
a medieval form of the trombone.
Etymology: (1495–1505; < MF saquebute, earlier saqueboute, saquebot(t)e orig., a kind of hooked lance, appar. with saque (it) pulls (see saccade ))
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1. (noun) sackbut
a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
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1. (noun) sackbut
a brass wind instrument, like a bass trumpet, so contrived that it can be lengthened or shortened according to the tone required; -- said to be the same as the trombone
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