ˈärch(ə)rē, ˈȧch-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English archerie, from Middle French, from Old French, from archier, archer + -ie -y
1. : the use of bow and arrows (as in battle or as a sport) : the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
he excels in archery
2. : an archer's weapons (as bows and arrows)
the troops were supplied with new archery
3. : a body of archers (as a company or corps)
the order was given for the archery to advance