arbalest
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of arbalest
before 1100; < Old French arbaleste < Old Provençal < Late Latin arcuballista ( see arc, ballista); replacing Middle English, late Old English arblast < Old French
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"That is a very strong prod of yours," said Johnston, shaking his grizzled head as he glanced at the thick arch and powerful strings of his rival's arbalest.
From The White Company by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
He rode with one hand holding the arbalest across the saddle in front of him, the other on the reins, guiding his mount.
From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Robert Shea
The arbalest is said by some writers to be of Italian origin.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 538, March 17, 1832 by Various
Once an arbalest bolt struck my staff from my hand as I walked, and I was fain to take shelter of a corner, yet saw not whence the shot came.
From A Monk of Fife by Andrew Lang
Holding the arbalest with one hand, Daoud vaulted into the saddle.
From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Robert Shea
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