From Encyclopedia
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Partizan
- See Partisan.
- Vambrace
- Armor covering the forearm.
- Ancus
- Indian elephant goad; vary greatly in size from about 40 to 120 centimeters in length; shorter ones were used by riders, while the longer versions…
