Bowmen

Bowmen
Bowman Bow"man, n.; pl. {Bowmen}. A man who uses a bow; an archer. [1913 Webster]

The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen. --Jer. iv. 29. [1913 Webster]

{Bowman's root}. (Bot.) See {Indian physic}, under {Indian}. [1913 Webster]


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