arbalester

noun

ar·​ba·​lest·​er
variants or less commonly arbalestrier
ˌ⸗⸗ˈlestrēə(r)
or arbalister
ˈ⸗⸗ˌlistə(r)
plural -s
: a user of an arbalest : crossbowman

Word History

Etymology

Middle English arbalaster, arblaster, from Old French arbalestier, from Late Latin arcuballistarius, from arcuballista + Latin -arius -ary

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“Arbalester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbalester. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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