balistraria
balistraria or ballistraria (pl. balistrariae).
1. Arbalestina, arbalisteria, arrow-loop, loop-hole, or similar aperture, frequently cruciform, in a medieval wall through which bowmen (arbalesters) fired arrows or bolts.
2. Store-room for arbalests (crossbows) or similar weapons.
1. Arbalestina, arbalisteria, arrow-loop, loop-hole, or similar aperture, frequently cruciform, in a medieval wall through which bowmen (arbalesters) fired arrows or bolts.
2. Store-room for arbalests (crossbows) or similar weapons.
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