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Fig.: A spearman. Sir W. Scott.

One who uses a spear; as, a spearer of fish.

A large and powerful fish (Tetrapturus albidus) related to the swordfish, but having scales and ventral fins. It is found on the American coast and the Mediterranean.

The pointed head, or end, of a spear.

One who is armed with a spear. Acts xxiii. 23.

A species of mint (Mentha viridis) growing in moist soil. It vields an aromatic oil. See Mint, and Mentha.

An Australian tree (Acacia Doratoxylon), and its tough wood, used by the natives for spears.

A name given to several species of crowfoot (Ranunculus) which have spear-shaped leaves.

Having the form of a spear.

A spear with barbed forks for spearing eels.

Of, pertaining to, or in the style of, Shakespeare or his works. [Written also Shakespearian, Shakspearean, Shakspearian, Shaksperean, Shaksperian.etc.]

To grow or shoot up like a spear; as, upspearing grass. [R.] Cowper.

with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it. Each at the head leveled his deadly aim. Milton.

on him . . . if he had not used extreme severity in his judgment of the incomparable Shakespeare. Dryden.

A support for the spear when couched for the attack. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Armor: defensive and offensive arms. Celestial armory, shields, helms, and spears. Milton.

e; to excite; as, to arouse one from sleep; to arouse the dormant faculties. Grasping his spear, forth issued to arouse His brother, mighty sovereign on the host. Cowper. No suspicion was aroused. Merivale.

A spear used by tribes in South Africa as a missile and for stabbing, a kind of light javelin.

To thrust forward (at a venture), as a spear. [Obs.] Spenser.

A kind of flag attached to a spear or pike by a crosspiece, and used by a chief as his standard in battle. Hang out our banners on the outward walls. Shak.