Span-new
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Span-new is an adjective meaning (archaic) brand new.
Meaning
(archaic) brand new.
Example Sentences
The newes he tels you, is of some new flesh, Lately broke vp, span new, hote piping fresh
[H]e was very nicely dressed, and wore a span-new velvet vest, a real English broadcloth coat, gold watch with gold seals; […]
Had Augustine been archbishop of London, he might have seemed to succeed the British archbishops, and to have derived some right from them, contrary to his humour, who would lead all, but follow none; and therefore would not wear an old title, but have a span-new archbishop's chair carved out for himself.
Word Forms
- spang-new
Synonyms for span-new
Depending on context, synonyms include fire-new.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fire-new, novitious, vinnewed, nigh, gone, puisny.
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