One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow. / (historical, obsolete) The bishop in chess.

comparative form of arch: more arch

(astrology) Sagittarius.

A surname from Anglo-Norman [in turn originating as an occupation] for a bowman.

plural of archer

The phenomenon of an arrow travelling in the direction where it points when the bow is fully drawn, when it seems that the arrow would have to pass through its original position. The explanation relates to the bending of the arrow when released.

One of 254 counties in Texas, United States. County seat: Archer City.

A city, the county seat of Archer County, Texas, United States.

plural of horse archer

A cavalryman armed with a bow.