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harquebus

noun
har·​que·​bus | \ ˈhär-kwi-(ËŒ)bÉ™s How to pronounce harquebus (audio) , -kÉ™-bÉ™s\
variants: or \ ˈär-​kwi-​(ËŒ)bÉ™s How to pronounce arquebus (audio) , -​kÉ™-​bÉ™s \

Definition of harquebus

: a matchlock gun invented in the 15th century which was portable but heavy and was usually fired from a support

Other Words from harquebus

harquebusier \ ËŒhär-​kwi-​(ËŒ)bÉ™-​ˈsir How to pronounce harquebusier (audio) , -​kÉ™-​bÉ™-​ \ noun

First Known Use of harquebus

1532, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for harquebus

Middle French harquebuse, arquebuse, modification of Middle Dutch hakebusse, from hake hook + busse tube, box, gun, from Late Latin buxis box

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