Spear
/spɪə/noun
A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip used for thrusting or throwing.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, spears were believed to channel the warrior's spirit into battle, transforming them into living weapons of vengeance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*speḱ-
“to look, see, or perceive, linked to the idea of piercing.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*spearō
“a tool for thrusting or piercing, symbolizing power and aggression.”
Old English
OE
spear
“a thrusting weapon, often associated with hunting and warfare.”
Middle English
ME
speer
“a weapon used in combat, representing honor and valor.”
Modern English
English
spear
“a refined weapon symbolizing might in both combat and mythology.”