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arbalest
ar·ba·lest
[
rbəlist
]
(
plural
ar·ba·lests
)
or
ar·ba·list
[
rbəlist
]
(
plural
ar·ba·lists
)
noun
Definition:
medieval weapon:
a large medieval crossbow used to propel stones, arrows, and other missiles
[
Pre-12th century. Via Old French
arbaleste
< late Latin
arcuballista
<
arcus
"bow" +
ballista
(see
ballista
)
]
ar·ba·lest·er
[
rbəlèstər
]
noun
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ar·ba·lest·er [ rbəlèstər ] noun
