Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Arbalest
Also crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
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- Estoc
- Called tuck in English. Long, pointed and rigid longsword with a triangular or square blade, which was quite blunt.…
- Foible
- Special (Renaissance) term for the upper, weaker part of a blade. Does most of the attacking for its speed and nimbleness.
- Gardebras
- Armor for the whole arm. Consists of the couter, vambrace and rerebrace.
- Plackart
- Part of armor. Covers the wearer's lower rib and stomach area. Attached with straps which allows better flexibility.
