SPARER
SPA'RER, noun One that avoids unnecessary expense.
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SPARERIB
SPA'RERIB, noun [spare and rib.] The piece of a hog taken from the side, consisting of the ribs with little flesh on them.
SPARGEFACTION
SPARGEFAC'TION, noun [Latin spargo, to sprinkle.] The act of sprinkling. [Not Used.]
SPARHAWK
SPAR'ROW-HAWK, SPAR'HAWK, noun A small species of short winged hawk.
SPARING
SPA'RING, participle present tense1. Using frugally; forbearing; omitting to punish or destroy.2.adjective Scarce; little.3. Scanty; not plentiful; not abundant; as a sparing di...
SPARINGLY
SPA'RINGLY, adverb1. Not abundantly.2. Frugally; parsimoniously; not lavishly. High titles of honor were in the king's minority sparingly granted, because dignity then waited on...
SPARINGNESS
SPA'RINGNESS, noun1. Parsimony; want of liberality.2. Caution.
SPARK
SP'ARK, noun [The sense is that which shoots, darts off or scatters; probably allied to B. spargo.]1. A small particle of fire or ignited substance, which is emitted from bodies...
SPARKFUL
SP'ARKFUL, adjective Lively; brisk; gay.
SPARKISH
SP'ARKISH, adjective1. Airy; gay.2. Showy; well dressed; fine.
SPARKLE
SP'ARKLE, noun1. A spark.2. A luminous particle.SP'ARKLE, verb intransitive1. To emit sparks; to send off small ignited particles; as burning fuel, etc.2. To glitter; to glisten...
SPARKLER
SP'ARKLER, noun He or that which sparkles; one whose eyes sparkle.
SPARKLET
SP'ARKLET, noun A small spark.
SPARKLINESS
SP'ARKLINESS, noun Vivacity. [Not in use.]
SPARKLING
SP'ARKLING, participle present tense or adjective Emitting sparks; glittering; lively; as sparkling wine; sparkling eyes.
SPARKLINGLY
SP'ARKLINGLY, adverb With twinkling or vivid brilliancy.
SPARKLINGNESS
SP'ARKLINGNESS, noun Vivid and twinkling luster.
SPARLING
SP'ARLING, noun A smelt.
SPARROW
SPAR'ROW, noun A small bird of the genus Fringilla and order of Passers. These birds are frequently seen about houses.
SPARROW-GRASS
SPAR'ROW-GRASS, a corruption of asparagus.
SPARROW-HAWK
SPAR'ROW-HAWK, SPAR'HAWK, noun A small species of short winged hawk.
SPARRY
SP'ARRY, adjective [from spar.] Resembling spar, or consisting or spar; having a confused cyrstraline structure; spathose.
SPARSE
SPARSE, adjective spars. [Latin sparsus, scattered, from spargo.]1. Thinly scattered; set or planted here and there; as a sparse population.2. In botany, not opposite, not alter...
SPARSED
SP'ARSED, adjective Scattered.
SPARSEDLY
SP'ARSEDLY, adverb In a scattered manner.
SPARTAN
SP'ARTAN, adjective Pertaining to ancient Sparta; hence, hardly undaunted; as spartan souls; spartan bravery.
SPASM
SPASM, noun [Latin spasmus.] A n involuntary contraction of muscles or muscular fibers in animal bodies; irregular motion of the muscles or muscular fibers; convulsion; cramp.