arblast
arblast · arblasts
A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etcA wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.
UK/ˈɑːblɑːst/US/ˈɑɹblæst/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English arblast, from late Old English arblast, from Old French arbaInherited from Middle English arblast, from late Old English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern French arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus (“bow”).
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