Word History
Etymology
probably from Middle English, a kind of catapult, from Anglo-French espringal
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of springald was
in the 15th century
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Cite this Entry
“Springald.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springald. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.
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