The spear
Example: The warrior held the spear tightly during the battle.
Definition
"The spear" is a long, pointed weapon typically made of wood with a sharp tip of metal or stone, used historically for hunting or combat. It was often thrown or thrust by warriors to defend or attack during battles.
Etymology
The term "the spear" comes from Old English 'spere,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic 'spera.' It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting its long history as a fundamental weapon. Did you know that spears are among the oldest weapons ever used by humans?
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"The spear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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