Arblast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑːblɑːst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arblast is a noun meaning (historical) A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.
Meaning
(historical) A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones, etc.
Example Sentences
“[…] Here be two arblasts, comrade, with windlaces and quarrells—to the barbican with you, and see you drive each bolt through a Saxon brain.”
Word Forms
- arblasts
- arbalest
- arbalist
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arbalest, ballister, balister, arbalet, crossbowwoman, matrass.
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