Obs. exc. Hist. [a. AFr. *alblastrer, *arblastrer, OF. arbalestrier (mod.F. arbalêtrier):—L. arcuballistrāri-us, f. arcuballistra var. of arcuballista: see ARBALEST. In Fr. this form outlived arbalestier, but was less common in Eng.] = ARBALESTER.

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c. 1300.  K. Alis., 2613. Bowe-men, and alblastreris.

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1483.  Cath. Angl., An Alablasterer, arblastator.

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1860.  Reade, Cloister & H., xxiv. (D.). The arbalestrier’s face … was … gay and quiet.

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1874.  Ainsworth, Merry Eng., II. II. x. 118. Lined with archers, arbalestriers, and piquiers.

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