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SP'ARABLE, n. Small nails. [Not in use.]
SP'AR, [If this word is connected with spare, the primary sense is probably thin...
SPAN'NING, ppr. Measuring with the hand; encompassing with the fingers.
SPAN'NER, n. 1. One that spans. 2. The lock of a fusee or carbine; or the fusee ...
SPAN'NED, pp. Measured with the hand.
SPANK'ING, ppr. 1. Striking with the open hand 2. a. Large; stout. [Vulgar.] SPA...
SPANK'ER, n. 1. A small coin. 2. In seamen's language, a ship driver; a large sa...
SPANK, v.t. To strike with the open hand; to slap [A word common in New England.]
SPANISH-WHITE, n. A white earth from Spain, used in paints.
SPANISH-NUT, n. A plant.
SPANISH-FLY, n. A fly or insect, the cantharis used in vesicatories, or composit...
SPANISH-BROWN, n. A species of earth used in paints.
SPANISH-BROOM, n. A plant of the genus Spartium.
SPAN'ISH, a. Pertaining to Spain. SPAN'ISH , n. The language of Spain.
SPAN'IEL, n. 1. A dog used in sports of the field, remarkable for his sagacity a...
SPAN'GLING, ppr. Adorning with spangles.