Definition of spur

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Spur (v. t.) To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse..

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Mercury :: Mercury (n.) A plant (Mercurialis annua), of the Spurge family, the leaves of which are sometimes used for spinach, in Europe..
Delphinic :: Delphinic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the larkspur; specifically, relating to the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria)..
Trash :: Trash (v. t.) To treat as trash, or worthless matter; hence, to spurn, humiliate, or crush..
Nectary :: Nectary (n.) That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium..
Bastard :: Bastard (n.) Lacking in genuineness; spurious; false; adulterate; -- applied to things which resemble those which are genuine, but are really not so..
Rocket :: Rocket (n.) Rocket larkspur. See below.
Spurred :: Spur (n.) A curved piece of timber serving as a half to support the deck where a whole beam can not be placed.
Calcarated :: Calcarated (a.) Armed with a spur.
Spur :: Spur (v. t.) To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot..
Free :: Free (superl.) Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited; as, a free horse..
Asperne :: Asperne (v. t.) To spurn; to despise.
Spur :: Spur (n.) A sparrow.
Ricinus :: Ricinus (n.) A genus of plants of the Spurge family, containing but one species (R. communis), the castor-oil plant. The fruit is three-celled, and contains three large seeds from which castor oil iss expressed. See Palma Christi..
Dispurveyance :: Dispurveyance (n.) Want of provisions; /ack of food.
Spur :: Spur (v. t.) To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse..
Interpolation :: Interpolation (n.) That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious..
Jade :: Jade (v. t.) To treat like a jade; to spurn.
Pseudo- :: Pseudo- () A combining form or prefix signifying false, counterfeit, pretended, spurious; as, pseudo-apostle, a false apostle; pseudo-clergy, false or spurious clergy; pseudo-episcopacy, pseudo-form, pseudo-martyr, pseudo-philosopher. Also used adjectively..
Spurt :: Spurting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spur.
Rowel :: Rowel (n.) The little wheel of a spur, with sharp points..
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