Armbruscht

Alemannic German

Etymology

From Middle High German armbrust, from Medieval Latin arbalista, from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus (“bow”) + ballista (“ancient military engine for hurling missiles”) (compare English arbalest).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑrmbruʃt/

Noun

Armbruscht (plural Armbrüscht)

1. crossbow