arbalister

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word arbalister. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word arbalister, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say arbalister in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word arbalister you have here. The definition of the word arbalister will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofarbalister, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English arblaster et al., from Old French arblastere, arbalestier. See arbalest.

Noun

arbalister (plural arbalisters)

  1. (obsolete) A crossbowman.
    • 1740, Arthur Collins, The Life and Glorious Actions of Edward, Prince of Wales:
      the Archers of England pierced their Arbalisters with a further Reach than they could strike again

References

Anagrams