Medieval Glossary
Crossbow
Crossbows are ranged weapons that fire arrows or quarrels using a firing mechanism. They are fired horizontally as opposed to vertically.
Related term(s): Quarrel; Arbalest; Arbalist; Abblast; Arrow; Bow
Category: Weapons
Added: 09.07.04
Last modified: 08.06.05
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