Usually means: Ancient skirmisher with javelins, shield.
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  1. peltast: Merriam-Webster
  2. peltast: Collins English Dictionary
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  4. peltast: Wiktionary
  5. peltast: Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Ed.
  6. Peltast: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  7. peltast: TheFreeDictionary.com

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▸ noun:  (historical) A type of light infantry unit in Ancient Greece who often served as skirmishers.

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