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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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