spearman

[ speer-muhn ]

noun

, plural spear·men.

1. a person who is armed with or uses a spear.

spearman

/ ˈspɪəmən /

noun

1. a soldier armed with a spear

Word History and Origins

Origin of spearman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; spear ¹, man

Example Sentences

And as for thy friend the Spearman, O Sea-warrior, let not his heart be downcast.

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It is not well that Ninus should be moved by the misconduct of a thoughtless spearman born under an evil star.

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I demand to see Agron; we do not speak with a common spearman of matters pertaining to the Great King.

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But Cycnus the stout spearman cared not to obey him and to pull up the horses that drew his chariot.

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And you, with the same excellent motive, feel particularly tender towards Rosanna Spearman, don't you?

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