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spear
- Main Entry:
- 1spear

- Pronunciation:
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\ˈspir\
- Function:
- noun
- Etymology:
- Middle English spere, from Old English; akin to Old High German sper spear, Latin sparus hunting spear
- Date:
- before 12th century
1
: a thrusting or throwing weapon with long shaft and sharp head or blade
2
: a sharp-pointed instrument with barbs used in spearing fish
3
: spearman
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