pellar
/pɛlɐr/Definitions
1. noun
A person who pelts or hurls stones; especially, a young bird that hurls stones at its parents, as a form of practice.
“The behavior of the pellar is often seen in young birds learning to hunt.”
2. noun
A type of medieval soldier who hurled stones from a sling.
“In the 13th century, the pellar was an essential part of the medieval army.”