springal

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fishing spear or harpoon used in the Middle Ages.

  - "The knight used his springal to catch fish for his feast."
  - "Springals were commonly used by fishermen during the Middle Ages."

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Variants

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springal , springald , springalds , springals

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'springan' meaning 'to jump' or 'to leap', likely due to the spear's use as a projectile.

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Trivia

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1. The springal was also used as a weapon in combat during the Middle Ages.

2. The springal was typically made from wood or bone and had a sharp, barbed tip.

3. The use of the springal declined with the advent of more advanced fishing techniques and firearms.

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Related Concepts

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1. fishing spear: A long, pointed spear used to catch fish.

2. harpoon: A type of spear with a barbed point, used for fishing or hunting large animals.

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Culture

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In medieval literature, the springal is mentioned in various works, including the 'Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer and 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'.

How to Memorize "springal"

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   - Visualize a medieval knight using a long, spear-like tool to catch fish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'springal' with the image of a medieval fisherman.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'springal' as 'Spear-fishing tool from the Middle Ages'.

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