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1. archēr, -iēr n.

Additional spellings: archier
25 quotations in 2 senses
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One who is trained in the use of bow and arrow: (a) a soldier armed with a bow or longbow, longbowman, archer; also, crossbowman [quot. 1509]; archers and arblasters, longbowmen and crossbowmen; (b)…

2. enhauncen, -ien v.

Additional spellings: enhauncien
77 quotations in 9 senses
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(a) To raise (something) physically, make higher; raise (a weapon for a blow); (b) erect (a cross, a pillar); (c) raise the level of (the ground); turn up (furrows); stir up (waves).

3. regard(e n.

Additional spellings: regarde
40 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A look; appearance; fairest of regard, best-looking; person. swete regard [F doulz regarde], sweet looks; sen a regard unto, to cast a glance at (sth.); (b) a consideration; a judgment; haven