arbalest
ar·ba·lest
noun \ˈär-bə-list\Definition of ARBALEST
: a crossbow especially of medieval times
Variants of ARBALEST
ar·ba·lest or ar·ba·list \ˈär-bə-list\
Origin of ARBALEST
Middle English arblast, from Anglo-French arblaste, arcbaleste, from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus bow + ballista — more at arrow
First Known Use: before 12th century
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