arcubalistern.
/ɑːkjuːˈbalɪstə/ = arbalester n.
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arbalester1330
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crossbowmanc1500
crossbow?c1510
arcubalister1577
steelbowman1585
crossbower1590
1577 R. Holinshed Chron. II. 433/1 Foure C. Archbalesters [1587 archbalisters], that is, the such as bare Crossebowes.
1577 R. Holinshed Hist. Scotl. 176/1 in Chron. I He set fyrst archers & arkbalesters [1587 arcubalisters].
1605 W. Camden Remaines i. 202 He was espied by a very good Arcubalister.
1813 J. Hogg Queen's Wake ii. x. 128 The arcubalister has thrown His threatening, thirsty arrows down!
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- think one's penny silver
- think one's shit doesn't stink
- think out
- think out loud
- think outside the box
- think over
- think proper
- think room
- think scathe of
- think scorn
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- think shame
- think small
- think small beer of
- think so
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- think strange concerning
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- think strong beer of oneself
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