Arcubalister

/ɑrˌkju.bəˈlɪs.tər/ noun

An alternate spelling or form of arcubalist; a crossbowman or operator of an ancient crossbow weapon.

From 'arcuballista' (Latin for bow-throwing engine) + '-er' (one who). This variant spelling shows medieval Latin's flexibility in weapon nomenclature.

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