petrary
/ˈpɛtrəri/Now historical
noun
A military engine for propelling stones or other missiles.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin petraria military engine for propelling stones from classical Latin petra stone, rock + -āria.
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- line engraver
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