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 tell you I marked them both last eve, and though I seldom turn my mind to such follies, I saw the plain tokens of love in every look and gesture of the young springald.
From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Thou art a hopeful young springald," said he, "and I see right well old Yorkshire had reason in his caution.
From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir
"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 Scott, Walter, Sir
“Here, Allstone, give me the key and I’ll soon bring the springald to reason.”
From In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" by Fenn, George Manville
This mighty horseman was carried by his steed as lightly as the young springald by his Andalusian hackney.
From Burlesques by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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