pikeman

[ pahyk-muhn ]

noun

, plural pike·men.

1. a soldier armed with a pike.

ˈpikeman

/ ˈpaɪkmən /

noun

1. (formerly) a soldier armed with a pike

Word History and Origins

Origin of pikeman¹

First recorded in 1540–50; pike ² + -man

Example Sentences

A suit of armour for a pikeman, rapier swords and a dented helmet - caused by a sword blade - will go on show at the National Civil War Centre, in Newark.

From BBC

Highlights at the exhibition include a rare full set of pikeman's armour, English rapier swords, along with breastplates hit by pistol balls to test their strength.

From BBC

There is also a pikeman's helmet with a deep dent caused by a sword blade.

From BBC

Did you mean pikeman, a soldier armed with a pike?

From Time

Three years and more have passed away since we left Matthew the pikeman counting the stones in Goody Grey's box.

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