rare. Also 4–7 balist. [ad. L. ballista: see next.] = next.
1382. Wyclif, 1 Macc. vi. 20. Thei maden balistis, an instrument for to cast shaftis and stoonys [1388 arblastis; 1609 Douay, balists].
1600. Holland, Livy, XXIV. xl. 537. Catapults and Balists … provided for the assault of the cittie.
1861. Lewin, Jerus., 87. On the side of Judas were mines and ballists and desperate sallies.
