"arbalister" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arbalisters [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English arblaster et al., from Old French arblastere, arbalestier. See arbalest. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|arblaster}} Middle English arblaster, {{der|en|fro|arblastere}} Old French arblastere Head templates: {{en-noun}} arbalister (plural arbalisters)
  1. (obsolete) A crossbowman. Tags: obsolete Synonyms: arbalester, arblaster
    Sense id: en-arbalister-en-noun-UqlNxEeQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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