SP'AR, [If this word is connected with spare, the primary sense is probably thin. The sense of bar and spar, is however more generally derived from thrusting, shooting in length; so spear likewise. See Bar.] 1. A stone that breaks into a regular shape; marcasite. This name is popularly given to any crystalized mineral of a shining luster.2. A round piece of timber. This name is usually given to the round pieces of timber used for the yards and top-masts of ships.3. The bar of a gate.SP'AR, v.t. To bar; to shut close or fasten with a bar. SP'AR, v.i. [This is another form of the L. spiro. The primary sense is to urge, drive, throw, propel.] 1. To dispute; to quarrel in words; to wrangle. [This is the sense of the word in America.]2. To fight with preclusive strokes. |
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