spontoon

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The broad lance subsisted till lately in the halberd; the spear and framea in the long pike and spontoon; the missile weapons in the war hatchet, or North American tomahawk.

From The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus by Tacitus, Cornelius

When left alone, he examined it carefully, and realised that if pointed, it would make an excellent spontoon.

From The True Story Book by Lang, Andrew

My mercer had his spontoon in his hand, as if he measured his cloth by that implement, instead of a legitimate yard.

From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Then I said: “O Pagolo, my son, did the spontoon then pierce through your armour?”

From Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Symonds, John Addington

Turning short, Lewis plunged into the river to mid-waist and faced about with his spontoon at the bear's nose.

From Pathfinders of the West Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)