crossbow
The origin and history of crossbow.
Etymology
From Middle English crosbowe, formed from "cross" plus "bow," describing the bow's crosswise mounting.
The origin and history of crossbow.
From Middle English crosbowe, formed from "cross" plus "bow," describing the bow's crosswise mounting.
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