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The use of "Fire!" is derived from the use gunpowder weapons in the english language. For that reason, "Shoot!" is more appropriate, but I doubt many people reading informally would worry themselves of a minor detail, since the use of both words from our perspective is identical.

 

Another phrase used in english with older connotations would be "Loose!" (since the archer lets go of an arrow and therefore 'loosens' his grip).

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The use of "Fire!" is derived from the use gunpowder weapons in the english language. For that reason, "Shoot!" is more appropriate, but I doubt many people reading informally would worry themselves of a minor detail, since the use of both words from our perspective is identical.

 

Another phrase used in english with older connotations would be "Loose!" (since the archer lets go of an arrow and therefore 'loosens' his grip).

 

Thanks, Caldrail. This helps.

 

Cinzia

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