See Also: crossbow(dictionary)
crossbow(encyclopedia)
crossbow(dictionary)
Crossbow - Archery(gambling)
Compound Crossbow - Archery(gambling)
Stirrup Crossbow - Archery(gambling)
Arbalete a Jalet, Pellet Crossbow, Prodd - Archery(gambling)

altissimo (iou) and crossbow (oh)


altissimo (iou)



altissimo noun. L18.
[Italian, superl. of ALTO.]
Mus. in altissimo, in the second octave above German at the top of the treble stave. Cf. ALT.

crossbow (oh)




[Date: 1400-1500; Origin: Because it is in the shape of a cross]
a weapon like a small bow attached to a longer piece of wood, used for shooting arrows with a lot of force