n. [ OE. archerie. ] 1. The use of the bow and arrows in battle, hunting, etc.; the art, practice, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrows. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Archers, or bowmen, collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let all our archery fall off In wings of shot a-both sides of the van. Webster (1607). [ 1913 Webster ]