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arcubalister|ɑːkjuːˈbælɪstə(r)|
Also 6 archb-.
[ad. L. arcuballistārius: see prec.]
= arbalester.
1577Holinshed Chron. II. 156 Four hundred archbalisters, that is, the best of them that bare crossebowes. 1577― Chron. Scot. 130 (Halliw.) He set first archers and arcubalisters. 1605Camden Rem. 202 He was espied by a very good Arcubalister. 1813Hogg Queen's Wake 120 The arcubalister has thrown His threatening, thirsty arrows down! |
