Archer

/ˈɑrtʃər/ noun

Definition

A person who shoots arrows at targets using a bow.

Etymology

From Old French 'archer,' derived from Latin 'arcus' meaning 'bow.' The word has been in use since at least the 1200s in English.

Kelly Says

The best archers in history were so skilled they could shoot arrows in rapid succession—medieval archers could hit targets at 200+ yards away, making them like the snipers of their time!

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