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- Arbalest
- Also
crossbow. Consists of a bow attached to an arched stick. Is powerful, low-trajectoried weapon. Fires a bolt (a shorter arrow).
- Pollaxe
- (The preferred spelling to
polaxe or
poleaxe). A knightly staff weapon, its head being an axehead, usually balanced by a fluke or…
- Poleyn
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Armor protecting the knee.
- Footman's lance
- The footman's lance was essentially a spear used solely for thrusting.
Generally, lances were considered to be a cavalry weapon but foot
soldiers…
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