HARQUEBUS


Meaning of HARQUEBUS in English

[ 'hα:kwɪbəs ]

(also arquebus )

■ noun historical an early type of portable gun supported on a tripod or a forked rest.

Origin

C16: from Fr. ~e , based on Mid. Low Ger. hakebusse , from hake 'hook' + busse 'gun'.

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