crossbowman

[ kraws-boh-muhn, -boh-, kros- ]

noun

, plural cross·bow·men.

1. (in medieval warfare) a soldier armed with a crossbow.
2. a person equipped with or skilled in the use of a crossbow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossbowman¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; crossbow + -man

Example Sentences

When Rosita, Michonne and Glenn finally catch up, Glenn tries to convince Daryl to go back behind the walls, but both the crossbowman and Rosita decide they can’t wait any more.

From The Guardian

“A crossbowman tried to put a quarrel through my eye, but I outrode it. I was hurrying home to my queen, to bask in the warmth of her smile.”

From Literature

Then, before the day was done, a crossbowman sworn to the Flints turned up in the stables with a broken skull.

From Literature

On the inner wall the crossbowman would be reloading, Theon knew.

From Literature

A clever crossbowman like Daryl Dixon may aim for the eyes or the back of the mouth, meaning less skull to penetrate and a greater chance of a through-and-through.

From Scientific American