sackbut
Americannoun
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a medieval form of the trombone.
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Bible. an ancient stringed musical instrument. Daniel 3.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sackbut
First recorded in 1530–40; Early Modern English sagbut, sagbot, sagbout, from Middle French saquebute, from Old North French saqueboute, saquebot(t)e originally, a kind of hooked lance, equivalent to saquier “to pull” + (possibly) bouter “to push”; see origin at saccade, butt 3
Example Sentences
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They saw Milton, and we see Mr Sackbut.
From Nightmare Abbey by Peacock, Thomas Love
Myself and my friends, particularly my friend Mr Sackbut, are famous for our purity.
From Nightmare Abbey by Peacock, Thomas Love
But just as Lieblich Gedacht was going away, Sackbut called him back and gave him a walnut, and said: 'Whenever you are in danger and want my help, crack this.
From The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Baring, Maurice
Lieblich Gedacht thanked Sackbut, and did as he had been told.
From The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Baring, Maurice
At last one day he remembered the walnut which Sackbut had given him.
From The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Baring, Maurice
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