arbalist

ar·ba·lest

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-buh-list]
- /ˈɑr bə lɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-buh-list]
- /ˈɑr bə lɪst/

Definitions of arbalist word

noun arbalist a powerful medieval crossbow with a steel bow, used to shoot stones, metal balls, arrows, etc. 1
noun arbalist Alternative form of arbalest. 1

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Origin of arbalist

First appearance:

before 1100

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1100; < Old French arbaleste < Old Provençal < Late Latin arcuballista (see arc, ballista); replacing Middle English, late Old English arblast < Old French

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Parts of speech for Arbalist

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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arbalist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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