† ballistier Obs. rare.
In 7 balistier.
[ad. L. ballistārius, f. ballista.]
A soldier who worked or discharged a ballista.
| 1609 Holland Amm. Marcel. xvi. ii. 53 Men of armes and balistiers [Ballistariis], unmeet souldiers to protect..their ruler. Ibid. 221 The balistier himselfe. |
¶ See also balister, etc.