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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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
Springett is for springald, and Arlett is Mid.
From The Romance of Names by Ernest Weekley
This mighty horseman was carried by his steed as lightly as the young springald by his Andalusian hackney.
From Burlesques by William Makepeace Thackeray
“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 George Manville Fenn
The springald bids fair to be King of Shoreditch by the time the other fellow abdicates.
From The Armourer's Prentices by W.J. Hennessy
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