Crossbowman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crossbowman is a noun meaning Someone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.
Meaning
Someone (usually a soldier) equipped with a crossbow.
Example Sentences
Why did Richard I die at the hands of a crossbowman, clutching a frying pan, on the outskirts of Limoges?
Word Forms
- crossbowmen
- crossbowsman
Synonyms for crossbowman
Depending on context, synonyms include arbalest.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balistarius, crossbowsman, archer, ballistarius, bowsman, longbowman.
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