Definition of "arbalist" []

• Alternative form of arbalest. (noun)

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• "So when the squadrons were arranged in the wedge, he stood himself behind the warriors, and from the wallet which was slung round his neck drew an arbalist."
• "Earthenware jars containing it were to be flung by hand or arbalist, and darts and arrows were wrapped with tow soaked in the substance."
• "In the meantime here is Wat with his arbalist and a bolt in his girdle."