toxotae

plural noun

tox·​o·​tae

ˈtäksəˌtē

: public slaves of ancient Athens often of Scythian origin, armed with bows, and serving as police

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek toxotai, plural of toxotēs archer, from toxon bow, arrow

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