n. [ OF. haquebute, prob. a corruption of D. haakbus; haak hook + bus gun barrel. See Hook, and 2d Box, and cf. Arquebus. ] A harquebus, of which the but was bent down or hooked for convenience in taking aim. [ Written also haguebut and hackbuss. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A soldier armed with a hagbut or arquebus. [ Written also hackbutter. ] Froude. [ 1913 Webster ]