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tox·oph·i·lite noun \täk-ˈsä-fə-ˌlīt\ : a person fond of or expert at archery
— toxophilite adjective
— tox·oph·i·ly noun
Etymology:
Greek toxon bow, arrow + philos dear, loving
First Known Use: 1794
Example:
Newspaper article discussing a SH actor's love for archery, titled, "A simple case of toxophily, Holmes!"
Article text can be seen here (2nd article down): http://jeremybrett.livejournal.com/38599.html
(and yes, that's the actor in my userpic)
