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

Now the Pikeman and Mill-turner came up and were exceedingly glad to find their dinners safe.

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So Peppercorn and the Pikeman fought, and before very long the first son-in-law of the king was slain.

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By-and-by Peppercorn and the Pikeman came for their dinners and asked angrily where the meat was.

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"There is a good deal to do in their way," said the first pikeman.

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Matthew the Pikeman hadn't no time scarce to eat his victuals, let alone take a drop.

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