spontoon
Example Sentences
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The captain and lieutenant bore in their hands the partisan, which had already been a little diminished, and was called spontoon; the subordinate officers still carried the short pike.
From Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. by Freytag, Gustav
My mercer had his spontoon in his hand, as if he measured his cloth by that implement, instead of a legitimate yard.
From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Holding his spontoon ready, but concealed under his coat, he stepped to the side of the door.
From The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series by Sabatini, Rafael
I felt a momentary solace in hearing him order one of his men to follow with the armchair, where my spontoon was still concealed.
From The True Story Book by Lang, Andrew
Then I said: “O Pagolo, my son, did the spontoon then pierce through your armour?”
From Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Symonds, John Addington
