Armbrust

German (Berlin)

/ˈarmbrʊst/

noun
Definitions
  • crossbow, arbalest

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German armbrust derived from Latin arbalista, arcuballista, arcus (bow, arc, arch, a bow, curve) compound from German Arm (arm) + German Brust (breast, chest), Arm (arm) + German Rüstung (armour, armament).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Rüstung

Gloss

armour, armament

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

甲

Emoji

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