peltasts
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The missile troops formed the first line in the battle strategies of ancient civilizations.
Definition:Light-armed troops equipped with missile weapons like arrows or javelins, used for attacking the enemy from afar.
From missile troops
Example:Although archers and peltasts had similar roles, peltasts used javelins or throwing spears instead of bows.
Definition:Soldiers who use bows and arrows for combat from a distance.
From archers
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