longbowman

[ lawng-boh-muhn, long- ]

noun

, plural long·bow·men.

1. an archer who uses a longbow.

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of longbowman¹

First recorded in 1670–80; longbow + -man

Example Sentences

But in other works, Haydn displays the range of a longbowman.

From New York Times

"As early as 1283 Gerald of Wales describes the men of Gwent as being highly skilled longbowmen, and to understand why perhaps you have to look at the natural resources available to them," he added.

From BBC

"Suivez-moi," Simon called again to the longbowmen, and their sergeant repeated, "Follow me," in English.

From Project Gutenberg

The Genoese required time to wind up their cross-bows before they could re-load; and in the meantime the English longbowmen shot so continuously that the ranks of the Genoese broke in terror and fled.

From Project Gutenberg

As to the men whom he holds, he will enroll them in his own honorable service, for he has need of longbowmen, and has heard much of their skill.

From Project Gutenberg