Meaning & use
Springald
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A medieval mechanical siege weapon resembling a large crossbow, used to launch heavy bolts or stones; also, an archaic term for a young man.
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The castle's defenders mounted a springald on the battlements to repel the siege towers.
In the old ballad, the springald sets off to seek his fortune in a distant land.
A note on using this word
Springald has two distinct historical senses: a siege engine used in medieval warfare, and, separately, an old English word for a lively young man, both now largely confined to historical writing.
Another way to use it
2. noun
An archaic term for a young man, especially one who is lively or spirited.
The old tale describes a bold springald setting out to slay the dragon.
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