selfbow

noun
/ˈsɛlfbəʊ/UK/ˈsɛlfˌboʊ/US

Etymology

From self (“having its own or a single nature or character throughout without addition or change, unmixed; (archery) of a bow: made from a single piece of wood”, adjective) + 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 selfbow — “self + bow

Definitions

  1. A bow made from a single piece of wood (often referred to as a bow stave).

    • [A] backed bow does not exceed a self bow, except that it is thought by some to be pleasanter and easier to draw, especially in the last inch, and of quicker cast.

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