ARBLAST

Etymology

Noun

arblast (plural arblasts)

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

Anagrams

• lab rats, lab-rats

Source: Wiktionary


Ar"blast, n.

Definition: A crossbow. See Arbalest.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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