archer
/ˈɑː.t͡ʃəː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: archers
Meaning · English
One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “archer” mean?
One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.
Is “archer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.