Complete Definition of "toxophilite"

English

Etymology
From Toxophilus, the title of a 1535 book by w:Ascham|Ascham intended to mean �lover of the bow�, from Greek �οξον �bow� + �ίλο�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/t�k's�fɪl�ɪt/

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Pertaining to archery

Noun
en-noun

  1. Someone keen on or an expert at archery

Category:Archery
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