What does hackbut mean?
A hackbut is a type of muzzle-loading rifle, also known as a caliver, that was used in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was a common firearm among infantry and cavalry.
Example
"The soldier loaded his hackbut with a musket ball and a wad of cloth."
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