longbowman
/ˈlɔːŋboʊmən/
noun
- A soldier or archer who uses a longbow, especially in medieval warfare.
- During the Battle of Agincourt, English longbowmen played a crucial role in defeating the French army.
- In the historical reenactment, a longbowman demonstrated how arrows could pierce chainmail armor.
- The longbowman trained for years to develop the strength needed to draw the heavy bow.