† crossbowern.
/ˈkrɒsbəʊə//ˈkrɔːsbəʊə/ Obsolete.
= crossbowman n.
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1590 J. Smythe Certain Disc. Weapons 45 b Crosse-bowers and Archers on horsebacke.
a1618 W. Raleigh Disc. Invention Shipping 22 in Judicious & Select Ess. (1650) The French had 12000 Crosbowers Genowaies by Sea.
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