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Peltast

UK
/ˈpɛltæst/
US
/ˈpɛltæst/
ru

Translation peltast into russian

peltast
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈpɛltæst/
US
/ˈpɛltæst/
The peltast was a type of light infantry in ancient Greece.
Пельтаст был типом легкой пехоты в Древней Греции.

Definitions

peltast
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈpɛltæst/
US
/ˈpɛltæst/
A 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.