Peltasts
UK
/ˈpɛltæsts/
US
/ˈpɛltæsts/
Translation peltasts into russian
peltast
Nounpeltasts
pl
peltast
peltasts pl
The peltast was a type of light infantry in ancient Greece.
Пельтаст был типом легкой пехоты в Древней Греции.
Definitions
peltast
NounA type of light infantry soldier in ancient Greece who was armed with a small shield and javelins.
The peltast moved swiftly across the battlefield, launching javelins at the enemy from a distance.