sackbut

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From French sacqueboute, from Middle French sacquer (“to pull”) + bouter (“to push”).

The uvula, like a sackbut. — Gargantua and Pantagruel, François Rabelais
For precious gold, his crown of laurel; His sackbut for a butt of sack; His vocal skill for oyster barrel!" — English Eccentrics and Eccentricities, John Timbs
‘The Mesdemoiselles Laurella are very accomplished,’ said Tancred, ‘but at Damascus I am not content to hear anything but sackbuts and psalteries.’ ‘But in Europe your finest music is on the subjects of our history,’ said Eva. — Tancred; Or, The New Crusade, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield Disraeli

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