arbalister en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English arblaster et al., from Old French arblastere, arbalestier. See arbalest.
Meanings
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(obsolete) A crossbowman.
the Archers of England pierced their Arbalisters with a further Reach than they could strike again
1740, Arthur Collins, The Life and Glorious Actions of Edward, Prince of Wales:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arbalisters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| arbalester | alternative | lexicographic | |
| arblaster | alternative | lexicographic |