late 13c., from Anglo-French archer, Old French archier "archer, bowmaker," from Latin arcarius, from arcus "bow" (see arc). Also a 17c. name for the bishop in chess.

Archera shooter with the bow ( 1 Chronicles 10:3 ). This art was of high antiquity ( Genesis 21:20 ; 27:3 ). Saul was wounded by the Philistine archers ( 1 Samuel 31:3 ). The phrase "breaking the [..]

person who uses a bow and arrow.

A man wielding a bow, an early form of artillery used with great effect during the Hundred Years War

a shooter with the bow (1 Chr. 10:3). This art was of high antiquity (Gen. 21:20; 27:3). Saul was wounded by the Philistine archers (1 Sam. 31:3). The phrase "breaking the bow" (Hos. 1:5; Je [..]

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(n) a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow(n) (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius(n) the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about Novembe [..]

(b. Perth, 1856). “English Dramatists of To-day” (1882); “Henry Irving: A Critical Study” (1883); “About the Theatre” (1886); “Masks or F [..]

n. "archer," s.v. archer OED. KEY: archer@n

n 2 archeer 1 archer 1

Refers to a player who throws very quick smooth darts, like an archer's arrow (also known as a 'Derek'). Contrast "FLOATER".

One who shoots with, or is skilled in the use of, a bow and arrow.

(astrology) Sagittarius.

From an English surname meaning "bowman, archer", of Old French origin. Although already slowly growing in popularity, this name accelerated its rise after the premiere of the Americ [..]