arbalest

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus + ballista.

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[edit] Noun

arbalest (plural arbalests)

  1. A late form of medieval crossbow, having a steel prod, or bow.

[edit] Translations

late form of medieval crossbow
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