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Hamus:
A hook or spur projecting at right angles at the base of an arrow, Latin.

Handicap:
A system used in the UK at club and national level to allow archers of all levels to compete equally against each other. Handicap tables are available from the G.N.A.S.

Handicap Allowance:
The number relative to ones handicap which when added to ones score makes it possible for a beginner to beat an archer of greater experience in a handicap shoot.

Hanging arrow:
An arrow that hangs down because it hasn't penetrated deeply into the target.

Herse:
A defence work consisting of sharpened wooden stakes driven into the ground pointing towards the oncoming enemy, used to protect archers from cavalry charge.

Herse of Archers:
A wedge formation of archers supported on the flanks by men-at-arms, used by the English during the Hundred Years War.

Holding:
Maintaining full draw whilst aiming.

Hoyles:
Short range natural marks in roving (molehills, tufts of grass etc)