peltast

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πελταστής (peltastḗs).

Noun

peltast (plural peltasts)

1. (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