xbow

English

Etymology

From x- +‎ bow.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/

Noun

xbow (plural xbows)

1. Abbreviation of crossbow.
   • 1998, Dundee, “Heavy xbows for 80 gold?!”, in rec.games.computer.ultima.online (Usenet):

     It might actually be more profitable for a master bowyer to make and sell heavy xbows now (instead of bows)... unless this was just some weird one-time deal.