English Explanatory Dictionary

balistraria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. arrowslit (a narrow opening through which arrows can be fired).

Pronunciation

/ˌbælɪˈstɹɛəɹi.ə/ /ˌbæləˈstɹɛɹi.ə/

Word forms

balistraria balistrarias balistrariae

Etymology

From balister (“crossbow”), from Old French balestre, ultimately from Latin balaustium, Ancient Greek βαλαύστιον (balaústion). See also arbalister (“crossbowman”).

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