Definition

A person from medieval England who was skilled in using a long, powerful bow for shooting arrows.

Example

The longbowman took aim at the target from a great distance.

Conversation

Did you know that in medieval times, a longbowman was a crucial part of the army?

Yeah, I've read that they were really skilled archers.

I find it fascinating how they could shoot arrows so far and accurately.

Definitely! A good longbowman could turn the tide of a battle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Longbowman → It is formed from "long" (from Old English "lang", meaning having a great length) and "bow" (from Old English "boga", meaning a curved weapon used for shooting arrows) and "-man" (meaning a person). A longbowman is a person who uses a long bow for shooting arrows.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person' ('-man') using a 'curved weapon' ('boga') that is 'long' ('lang') to shoot arrows.

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