Obs. rare. In 7 balistier. [ad. L. ballistārius, f. BALLISTA.] A soldier who worked or discharged a ballista.
1609. Holland, Amm. Marcell., XVI. i. 53. Men of armes and balistiers [Ballistariis], unmeet souldiers to protect and defend their ruler. Ibid., XXIII. iii. 221. The balistier himselfe.
¶ See also BALISTER, etc.
