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Definition of Arblast
1. n. A crossbow. See Arbalest.
Definition of Arblast
1. Noun. (qualifier obsolete except historical) A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Arblast
1. arbalest [n -S] - See also: arbalest
Lexicographical Neighbors of Arblast
Literary usage of Arblast
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Walter Scott (1878)
"Take up thy long-fanged Sathanas," said the voice, " or I will conjure him with
a bolt from my arblast." At the same time was heard the sound of a spring or ..."
2. The Racing Calendar by National Hunt Committee, London (1879)
"Mr H. Greet'a arblast, by Trumpeter, 5 yrs, ... 6 yrs, 12st 10ft owner 2 7 to 4
on arblast. Won in a canter by a length. The Hurdle Handicap Plate of 75 ..."
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