spearmen

Meanings

• noun

  A soldier or warrior carrying or armed with a spear.

  - "The spearmen formed the front line of the army."
  - "The knight charged into battle with his spearmen."

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Variants

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spearman , spearmen

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Etymology

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From Old English spearman, from spear (spear) + man (man).

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Trivia

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1. Spearmen were often used in formations called shield walls, where they would interlock their shields to protect against enemy attacks.

2. The longest spear ever recorded was over 22 feet long and was used by the Maori people of New Zealand.

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Related Concepts

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1. pikeman: A synonym for spearmen, referring to a soldier armed with a pike, a longer version of a spear.

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Culture

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Spearmen have been used throughout history in various cultures and civilizations, including the Roman legions, the Greek hoplites, and the medieval European knights. They are often depicted in art and literature as symbols of courage and military strength.

How to Memorize "spearmen"

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   - Imagine a soldier standing with a long spear in his hand, ready for battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate spearmen with the image of a medieval army charging into battle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'spearmen' by associating it with the word 'men-with-spears'.

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