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ARMBRUSTERS
THE WORD "ARMBRUST" MEANS CROSSBOW. IT IS OF GERMAN DERIVATION. THE
ARMBRUSTERS WERE THE CROSSBOWMEN IN THE GERMAN ARMY, THE ELITE CORPS
OF THE ARMY. THESE CROSSBOWMEN WERE HIGHLY-THOUGHT OF AND REVERED IN
SOCIETY, AS WELL AS PROTECTED IN BATTLE. THE ARMBRUSTERS WERE ORIGI-
NALLY LEASED IN THE BLACK FOREST. THE ARMBRUSTER COAT OF ARMS IS A
RAM'S HEAD ON A BLACK FIELD WITH GOLD STARS.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: UNKNOWN