"crossbowwoman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crossbowwomen [plural]
Etymology: From crossbow + -woman. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crossbow|woman}} crossbow + -woman Head templates: {{en-noun|crossbowwomen}} crossbowwoman (plural crossbowwomen)
  1. A woman equipped with a crossbow. Synonyms: crossbow-woman Coordinate_terms: crossbowman

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