longbow

noun
/ˈlɒŋbəʊ/UK

Etymology

From long + bow.

  1. derived from *bʰewgʰ- — “to bend
  2. inherited from *beuganą
  3. inherited from *beugan
  4. inherited from būgan
  5. inherited from bowen
  6. compounded as longbow — “long + bow

Definitions

  1. A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most…

    A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

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