Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
balestre manesche
English translation:
hand-held crossbow
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Russell Jones
Jul 4, 2006 12:57
17 yrs ago
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balestre manesche
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Article on Renaissance Fesitval
I know balestre are crossbows, but how do you translate manesche?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Il secondo giorno vi è poi stata la dimostrazione di tiro con balestre manesche, dalla distanza di sei e dieci metri.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Il secondo giorno vi è poi stata la dimostrazione di tiro con balestre manesche, dalla distanza di sei e dieci metri.
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hand-held crossbow
ma|né|sco agg.
2 di strumento o arma, che si usa con le mani (De Mauro Paravia)
http://www.ancient-empires.com/newmedcros.html
2 di strumento o arma, che si usa con le mani (De Mauro Paravia)
http://www.ancient-empires.com/newmedcros.html
Example sentence:
The Medieval hand-held crossbow consisted of a wooden stock or handle with a bow made of steel or iron crossing at the front.
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