English Explanatory Dictionary

arbalest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A steel crossbow.
  2. A crossbowman who uses an arbalest.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːbəlɪst/ /ˈɑɹbəlɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-arbalest.wav

Word forms

arbalest arbalests arbelest arbalet arbalist arblast

Etymology

From Middle English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus + ballista.

Derived words

arbalester
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