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 hear that both she and the young springald who sought to set her at liberty are to be brought before him directly after supper.
From The Coming of the King by James Hocking
Gentlemen on an ambassage don’t read their despatches to every springald they see by the roadside.
From The Black Tor A Tale of the Reign of James the First by W. S. (Walter S.) Stacey
Had she, after all, made so little impression on this springald despite her tacit encouragement of him!
From The Song of the Wolf by Frank Mayer
For I depart towards Dover to-night, else this springald cardinal will be gone from Paris ere I come.'
From The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court by Ford Madox Ford
Really now Did I ever leap like this springald, with Love's chaplet green on my brow?
From Complete Poetical Works by Bret Harte
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