From Encyclopedia
- Arbalest
- Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
- Bracer
- Early fourteenth century form of defence for the lower arm; also a term for an archer's arm guard to protect the forearm from the bowstring.
- Breastplate
- Plate armour protecttion for the front of the torso, to the waist. See also plackart.
- Gisarme
- Solid and bulky, ornamental spear-like polearm.