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πελταστής

πελταστής, one who bears a light shield

πελτ-αστής, οῦ, ὁ,
  • one who bears a light shield (πέλτη), targeteer, E. Rh. 311, Th. 2.29, Lys. 19.21, X. Cyr. 2.1.5.
    • II in pl., generally, light troops, Id. HG 4.4.16, IG 1(2).97.17, 99.5, etc.

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