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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Awblaster (oblester), n.1 [ME. alblastere (1330), allblawster, AF. alblaster, var. of arblaster, OF. arbalestier, L. arcuballistārius.] An arbalester, a cross-bowman. — 1375 Barb. xvii. 236 (E).
He had with him, but archeris, And but burdowys and awblasteris [C. oblesteris], Fyve hundyr men
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