Word: arbalester
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ar
ba
lest
er
Definition: Alternative form of arbalister; was a late variation of the crossbow coming into use in Europe during the 12th century
Morphemes:
Affix: arbalest
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A crossbow; a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: arcus
Language: la
Decoded: arcus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: bow (arc-shaped weapon used for archery)
Affix: ballista
Language: la
Decoded: ballista
PoS: Noun
Meaning: ballista
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns shorter than more formal synonyms.