Glossary: Middle English glosarie, from Latin glōssārium, from glōssa, foreign word.

Archery, medieval style.

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King of the Popinjay:

The crossbowmen whom was first to hit the popinjay in a contest from the 15th century onwards.

 

Kisser button:

A device attached to the bowstring that touches the archer's lips when the string is at full draw.

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