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artilleryMain Entry: ar·til·lery Pronunciation: \är-ˈti-lər-ē, -ˈtil-rē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural ar·til·ler·ies Etymology: Middle English artillerie, from Anglo-French, from artiller to equip, arm, alteration of Old French atillier, from Vulgar Latin *apticulare, from Latin aptare to don, prepare, fit — more at adapt Date: 15th century 1 : weapons (as bows, slings, and catapults) for discharging missiles
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