arblast

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Definition of arblast in English English dictionary

(obsolete except historical) A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones etc

A crossbow

A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones etc

{i} medieval crossbow which shot arrows or stones

Etymology

() From Old French arbaleste (modern arbalète), from late Latin arcuballista, from arcus ‘bow’.