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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Had she, after all, made so little impression on this springald despite her tacit encouragement of him!
From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank
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 Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
"A pretty springald this, upon my honour!" said Claverhouse.
From Old Mortality, Volume 1. 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
But what's the use of leaving a pert springald like thee in charge?
From The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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