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spontoon

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A pointed weapon similar to a pike.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • "That the commissioned Officers shall severally be armed with a sword or hanger, and espontoon; and [...]"; Second Militia Act of 1792.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle French sponton (also esponton), from Italian spontone, from spunta (“pike”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: szponton — weapon
  • Portuguese: espontão — weapon