Definition of spearman in English:
spearman
nounPlural spearmen ˈspɪəmənˈspɪrmən
historical A man, especially a soldier, who uses a spear.
Example sentencesExamples
- The line of troops went onward, and more small units and platoons of swordsmen and spearmen moved in for the battle.
- He was asked to command a division of the spearmen and attack some settlements.
- One of the spearmen was already charging.
- He quickly mustered a force of 200 infantry, 70 horsemen and 200 spearmen to transport Paul.
- There were cavalry from Wrade and a legion of spearmen from Croast.