springald

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A young man, a stripling, a youth.
noun
  1. An ancient military engine for launching stones and arrows by means of a spring.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɹɪŋəld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-springald.wav

Word forms

springald springalds springal springall springold espringal

Etymology

Apparently from spring, with an uncertain final element.

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