Hacquet Wagen. A four-wheeled wagon used in the Prussian service to carry pontons. The under-frame of this carriage is built like that of a chariot, by which means it can turn without difficulty.
Hacqueton. A stuffed coat or cloak, generally of leather, mounted with metal, formerly worn in France by certain knights of the king’s guards called “Gardes de la Manche.” It came into use during the reign of Charles V., and was discarded during the revolution of 1789.
Haddington. A royal burgh of Scotland, and county town of Haddingtonshire, or East Lothian. It was burnt in 1216 by an invading army under John, king of England. Having been rebuilt, it was again burnt to the ground in 1244. In 1355 it was reduced to ashes for the third time by Edward III. of England. The year after the battle of Pinkie, 1548, Haddington was seized and strongly fortified by the English. An allied army of Scotch and French laid siege to it, and, after a memorable defense, it was evacuated by the English in October, 1549.
Hadrumetum. See [Adrumetum].
Hagbut, or Haguebut (Fr. haquebute). An arquebuse, of which the butt was bent or hooked, in order that it might be held more readily.
Hagbutar. The bearer of a fire-arm formerly used.
Hagg. An arquebuse with a bent butt.
Hague. A little hand-gun of former times.
Haguebut, or Hague-but. The same as [hagbut] (which see).
Haguenau. A town of France, in the department of Bas-Rhin, formerly a free town of Germany and a strong fortress, situated on the Moder, 18 miles north-northeast of Strasburg. It was founded in 1164 by Frederick Barbarossa. It successfully withstood many sieges, especially during the Thirty Years’ War; but on its occupation in 1675 by the Imperialists, its fortifications were destroyed. On October 17 and December 22, 1793, bloody battles took place here between the French and Austrians, in which the former were the victors.