span-new
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of span-new
1250–1300; Middle English spannewe < Old Norse spānnȳr brand-new, fresh, equivalent to spānn chip shavings, shingle + nȳr new
Example Sentences
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Meantime, Henniker, in span-new civilian dress, was rattling across the plain on the box seat of the ambulance, beside the soldier driver.
From The Cup of Trembling and Other Stories by Foote, Mary Hallock
No, no, I like him not; our span-new burgermaster, As he's so bold already, he'll come it thick and faster.
From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William
What did the span-new mister say to that?
From One-Act Plays By Modern Authors by Various
I arrived safely at Mutton Cove, where two women, seeing my inquiring eye and span-new dress, asked what ship they should take “my honour” to.
From Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer by Marryat, Frederick
Am I not totally a span-new Gallant, Fit for the choycest eyes? have I not gold?
From The False One by Beaumont, Francis
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