Main Entry: ¹spear

Pronunciation: \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