sperman (1284)
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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  spearman n.1  MED:  spere n.1 (spere man)  DMLBS: ∅
 
ls(loanword: M.E. )
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1 mil.weaponsname lancer, soldier who fights with a spear (used as a surname): 
( 1284 )  John le Sperman  spere n.1
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