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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Arvalestre, n. [e.m.E. arbalestre (Caxton), OF. arbalestre: cf. Awblaster.] A cross-bow. —1456 Hay I. 141/20.
Thair curass, … thair leg harnes, and thair arvalestres
