springald
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of springald
1400–50; late Middle English, alteration (by dissimilation) of *springard leaper, jumper. See spring, -ard
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"I warrant Sir Damian is secretary to my pretty lady," answered Stephen Pontoys, "as this springald Amelot is to Sir Damian; and so we poor men must obey and keep our mouths shut."
From The Betrothed by Sir Walter Scott
The springald bids fair to be King of Shoreditch by the time the other fellow abdicates.
From The Armourer's Prentices by Charlotte Mary Yonge
The heroine's small brother, with playful archaicism called "a springald," puts on her skirts and things and passes himself off for his sister or anybody else he pleases.
From Ponkapog Papers by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Thou hast a worthy tongue, my pretty springald," said he; "canst thou use thy sword as bravely?
From The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History by Grace Aguilar
Peace, Adam Woodcock," said Wingate, waving his hand; "I prithee, peace man—Now, my Lady liking this springald, as aforesaid, differs therein from my Lord, who loves never a bone in his skin.
From The Abbot by Sir Walter Scott
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