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Definition of spearman

spearman

/ˈspɪr.mən/
spear · man
Plural:spearmen
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• noun

1

A soldier, warrior, or hunter armed with or skilled in using a spear.

Example

"The museum exhibition featured a bronze statuette depicting an ancient Greek spearman in traditional armor."

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• Nearby Words

speargun
spearhead
spearlike
spearman
spearmint
spearpoint
spec

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English spereman, recorded since the late 14th century, formed as a compound of spear (from Old English spere) and man (from Old English mann).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spearman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spearman
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