What is a weapon, used in discharging arrows, formed by placing a bow crosswise on a stock called?
crossbow — A weapon, used in discharging arrows, formed by placing a bow crosswise on a stock. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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