springald
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of springald
1400–50; late Middle English, alteration (by dissimilation) of *springard leaper, jumper. See spring, -ard
Example Sentences
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I know what you would do, and that I’ll do myself when I have corrected this springald here.—Now, boy,” he roared, “your sword!”
From The King's Esquires The Jewel of France by Fenn, George Manville
"And now, my young springald," said the king to Lord Glenvarloch, "where have you been spending your calf-time?"
From The Fortunes of Nigel by Scott, Walter, Sir
This mighty horseman was carried by his steed as lightly as the young springald by his Andalusian hackney.
From Burlesques by Thackeray, William Makepeace
Ah! and what then, nothing but my parks, my woods, and my forest-walks will suffice for the recreation of that young springald.
From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry
The mate, Rob Blair from Garlieston, a dark, hook-nosed springald as strong as a horse, sat in the stern and steered, directing the men in whispers.
From Patsy by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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