peltast

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πελταστής (peltastḗs).

Noun

peltast (plural peltasts)

(historical) A type of light infantry unit in Ancient Greece who often served as skirmishers.

Translations

light infantry unit in Ancient Greece

Czech: peltast m
Greek:
Ancient: πελταστής m (peltastḗs)
Portuguese: peltasta (pt) m

Anagrams

Plattes, let past, spattle

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