spearman

American  

[speer-muhn] / ˈspɪər mən /

noun

PLURAL

spearmen

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

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spearman British  

/ ˈspɪəmən /

noun

1. a soldier armed with a spear

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Etymology

Origin of spearman

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

Example Sentences

The reason is simple, explained Bree Spearman, who runs a travel agency based in Kansas City, Kan.: “Cruise lines now lean into Black Friday because it aligns with existing consumer behavior.”

From MarketWatch

Drogheda Life journalist Andrew Spearman said he had a "nodding acquaintanceship" with Ms Tyson prior to their interview.

From BBC

When Gardaí launched a murder investigation weeks after the recording was made, Mr Spearman said he was "gobsmacked".

From BBC

The renewed jury selection process never began, however, because the trial ended abruptly with defendant William Spearman pleading guilty as part of a "conditional" deal with prosecutors that retains the defendant's right to appeal certain rulings by the trial judge.

From Salon

A federal prosecutor in the case, Greg Schiller, also later urged Cannon to allow Spearman's mother into the courtroom, referencing a 2010 U.S.

From Salon