spearman
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spearman
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at spear 1, man
Example Sentences
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This man’s son had served under the great Odysseus, gone in the decked ships with him to the wild horse country of Troy—a spearman, Antiphos by name.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
To this Peiraios the good spearman answered: “Aye, stay in the wild country while you will, I shall be looking after him, Telemakhos. He will not lack good lodging.”
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
The first guard appeared as they neared die horse lines, a lean spearman whose maroon beard marked him as Tyroshi.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The spearman is allowed to drop the spear and use the paddle or oar at will, but not to resign his spear to another of the crew.
From Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America
Bentley did not see the ghastly end of the spearman, for he was seeking Ellen, and at the some time keeping a close watch on Apeman.
From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various
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