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SPARGEFAC'TION, n. [L. spargo, to sprinkle.] The act of sprinkling. [Not Used.]
SPA'RERIB, n. [spare and rib.] The piece of a hog taken from the side, consistin...
SPA'RER, n. One that avoids unnecessary expense.
SPA'RENESS, n. State of being lean or thin; leanness.
SPA'RELY, adv. Sparingly.
SPA'RED, pp. Dispensed with; saved; forborne.
SPARE, v.t. [It See ms to be from the same root as L. parco.] 1. To use frugally...
SPARAGE, SPARAGUS, [Vulgar.] [See Asparagus .]
SPARAGE, SPARAGUS, [Vulgar.] [See Asparagus .]
SP'ARADRAP, n. In pharmacy, a cerecloth.
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...