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sack·but
/
ˈsækˌbʌt
/
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-buht
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noun
1.
a medieval form of the trombone.
2.
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an ancient stringed musical instrument. Dan. 3.
Origin:
1495–1505;
<
Middle French
saquebute,
earlier
saqueboute, saquebot
(
t
)
e
orig., a kind of hooked lance, apparently with
saque
(it) pulls (
see
saccade
); identity of 2nd element uncertain
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