ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ribauldequin

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ribauldequin is a noun meaning A huge bow fixed on the wall of a fortified town for casting javelins.

Meaning

A huge bow fixed on the wall of a fortified town for casting javelins.

More Meanings

  1. (firearms) Synonym of organ gun.
  2. An engine of war used in the Middle Ages, consisting of a protected elevated staging on wheels, and armed in front with pikes. After the 14th century it was furnished with small cannon.

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