English Explanatory Dictionary

arblast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːblɑːst/ /ˈɑɹblæst/

Word forms

arblast arblasts arbalest arbalist

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English arblast, from late Old English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern French arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus (“bow”).

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