saffranine
         n 1: any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes [syn:
               {safranine}, {safranin}, {saffranine}]

English Dictionary: sprinkle	by the DICT Development Group
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saffron n Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food Synonym(s): saffron, saffron crocus, Crocus sativus dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus a shade of yellow tinged with orange Synonym(s): orange yellow, saffron
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saffron crocus n Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food Synonym(s): saffron, saffron crocus, Crocus sativus
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safranin n any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes [syn: safranine, safranin, saffranine]
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safranine n any of a class of chiefly red organic dyes [syn: safranine, safranin, saffranine]
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Sao Bernardo do Campo n a city in southeastern Brazil; an industrial suburb of Sao Paulo
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Sao Francisco n a river in eastern Brazil flowing into the Atlantic Ocean
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sapphirine adj made of or resembling sapphire n a rare light blue or green mineral; consists of aluminum and magnesium silicate and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks
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sapraemia n blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrefied matter Synonym(s): sapremia, sapraemia
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sapremia n blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrefied matter Synonym(s): sapremia, sapraemia
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savarin n a sponge cake baked in a ring mold
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savoriness n having an appetizing flavor [syn: flavorsomeness, flavoursomeness, savoriness]
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savoring n taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most" Synonym(s): tasting, savoring, savouring, relishing, degustation
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savouring n taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most" Synonym(s): tasting, savoring, savouring, relishing, degustation
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scuppernong n amber-green muscadine grape of southeastern United States
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sea bream n flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family Sparidae or the family Bramidae Synonym(s): bream, sea bream any of numerous marine percoid fishes especially (but not exclusively) of the family Sparidae Synonym(s): sea bream, bream
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seaborne adj conveyed by sea
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seafaring adj used on the high seas; "seafaring vessels" [syn: oceangoing, seafaring, seagoing] n the work of a sailor [syn: seafaring, navigation, sailing] travel by water Synonym(s): water travel, seafaring
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seafront n the waterfront of a seaside town
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severance n a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations" Synonym(s): rupture, breach, break, severance, rift, falling out the act of severing Synonym(s): severance, severing
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severance agreement n an agreement on the terms on which an employee will leave
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severeness n used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather Synonym(s): badness, severity, severeness something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters" Synonym(s): asperity, grimness, hardship, rigor, rigour, severity, severeness, rigorousness, rigourousness extreme plainness Synonym(s): austereness, severity, severeness excessive sternness; "severity of character"; "the harshness of his punishment was inhuman"; "the rigors of boot camp" Synonym(s): severity, severeness, harshness, rigor, rigour, rigorousness, rigourousness, inclemency, hardness, stiffness
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severing n the act of severing Synonym(s): severance, severing
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Severn n a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay Synonym(s): Severn, Severn River a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain Synonym(s): Severn, River Severn, Severn River
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Severn River n a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay Synonym(s): Severn, Severn River a river in England and Wales flowing into the Bristol Channel; the longest river in Great Britain Synonym(s): Severn, River Severn, Severn River
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Shah of Iran n title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran [syn: Shah, Shah of Iran]
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sheeprun n farm devoted to raising sheep [syn: sheepwalk, sheeprun]
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shipworm n wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells Synonym(s): shipworm, teredinid
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shivering adj vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze; "a quaking bog"; "the quaking child asked for more"; "quivering leaves of a poplar tree"; "with shaking knees"; "seemed shaky on her feet"; "sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier"; "trembling hands" Synonym(s): shaky, shivering, trembling n a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever Synonym(s): chill, shivering
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shopfront n the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows Synonym(s): shopfront, storefront
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shopworn adj worn or faded from being on display in a store; "shopworn merchandise at half price" Synonym(s): shopworn, shopsoiled repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'" Synonym(s): banal, commonplace, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock(a), threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, well-worn
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shy away from v avoid having to deal with some unpleasant task; "I shy away from this task"
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Siberian adj of or relating to or characteristic of Siberia or the Siberians; "Siberian natural resources"; "Siberian coal miners"; "the Siberian tundra" n a native or inhabitant of Siberia
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Siberian crab n Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving Synonym(s): Siberian crab, Siberian crab apple, cherry apple, cherry crab, Malus baccata
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Siberian crab apple n Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving Synonym(s): Siberian crab, Siberian crab apple, cherry apple, cherry crab, Malus baccata
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Siberian elm n fast-growing shrubby Asian tree naturalized in United States for shelter or ornament Synonym(s): Siberian elm, Chinese elm, dwarf elm, Ulmus pumila
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Siberian husky n breed of sled dog developed in northeastern Siberia; they resemble the larger Alaskan malamutes
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Siberian larch n medium-sized larch of northeastern Russia and Siberia having narrowly conic crown and soft narrow bright-green leaves; used in cultivation Synonym(s): Siberian larch, Larix siberica, Larix russica
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Siberian millet n millet having orange to reddish grains in long bristly spikes Synonym(s): Siberian millet, Setaria italica rubrofructa
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Siberian pea tree n large spiny shrub of eastern Asia having clusters of yellow flowers; often cultivated in shelterbelts and hedges Synonym(s): Siberian pea tree, Caragana arborescens
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Siberian spruce n tall spruce of northern Europe and Asia; resembles Norway spruce Synonym(s): Siberian spruce, Picea obovata
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Siberian wall flower n showy erect biennial or short-lived perennial cultivated for its terminal racemes of orange-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus Synonym(s): Siberian wall flower, Erysimum allionii, Cheiranthus allionii
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sobering adj tending to make sober or more serious; "the news had a sobering effect"
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soberness n the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol Synonym(s): soberness, sobriety Antonym(s): drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, insobriety, intoxication, tipsiness a manner that is serious and solemn Synonym(s): graveness, gravity, sobriety, soberness, somberness, sombreness
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sopranino adj higher in range than soprano; "a sopranino recorder"
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soprano adj having or denoting a high range; "soprano voice"; "soprano sax"; "the boy still had a fine treble voice"; "the treble clef" Synonym(s): soprano, treble n a female singer the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty the pitch range of the highest female voice Synonym(s): soprano, treble
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soprano clef n a clef that puts middle C on the bottom line of the staff
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spareness n the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness Synonym(s): sparseness, spareness, sparsity, thinness the property of having little body fat Synonym(s): leanness, thinness, spareness Antonym(s): avoirdupois, blubber, fat, fatness
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sparing adj avoiding waste; "an economical meal"; "an economical shopper"; "a frugal farmer"; "a frugal lunch"; "a sparing father and a spending son"; "sparing in their use of heat and light"; "stinting in bestowing gifts"; "thrifty because they remember the great Depression"; "`scotch' is used only informally" Synonym(s): economical, frugal, scotch, sparing, stinting
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sparingly adv to a meager degree or in a meager manner; "these voices are meagerly represented at the conference"; "the area is slenderly endowed with natural resources" Synonym(s): meagerly, sparingly, slenderly, meagrely Antonym(s): amply, fully, richly
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Sparmannia n small genus of tropical African shrubs [syn: Sparmannia, genus Sparmannia]
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Sparmannia africana n large shrub of South Africa having many conspicuously hairy branches with large hairy leaves and clusters of conspicuous white flowers Synonym(s): African hemp, Sparmannia africana
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sparring n an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer Synonym(s): spar, sparring
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sparring match n a practice or exhibition boxing match
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sparring mate n a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fight Synonym(s): sparring partner, sparring mate
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sparring partner n a boxer who spars with another boxer who is training for an important fight Synonym(s): sparring partner, sparring mate
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Sparrow Unit n a hit squad of the New People's Army in the Philippines
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spearmint n common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoring Synonym(s): spearmint, Mentha spicata
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spearmint oil n an aromatic oil obtained from the spearmint plant
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spearnose bat n New World bat with a pointed nose leaf; found from southern United States to Paraguay
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sperm n the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" Synonym(s): sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan
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sperm bank n a depository for storing sperm
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sperm cell n the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" Synonym(s): sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan
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sperm count n the number of sperm in an ejaculate; "the sperm count is used as an indicator of male fertility" the act of estimating the number of spermatozoa in an ejaculate
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sperm oil n an animal oil found in the blubber of the sperm whale
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sperm whale n large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris Synonym(s): sperm whale, cachalot, black whale, Physeter catodon
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sperm-filled adj filled with sperm
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spermaceti n a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
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spermatic adj consisting of or resembling spermatozoa [syn: spermous, spermatic]
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spermatic cord n a structure resembling a cord that suspends the testis within the scrotum and contains the vas deferens and other vessels and nerves
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spermatid n an immature gamete produced by a spermatocyte; develops into a spermatozoon
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spermatocele n a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa
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spermatocide n a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa [syn: spermicide, spermatocide]
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spermatocyte n a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids
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spermatogenesis n development of spermatozoa
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Spermatophyta n seed plants; comprises the Angiospermae (or Magnoliophyta) and Gymnospermae (or Gymnospermophyta); in some classification systems Spermatophyta is coordinate with Pteridophyta (spore producing plants having vascular tissue and roots) and Bryophyta (spore producing plants lacking vascular tissue and roots) Synonym(s): Spermatophyta, division Spermatophyta
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spermatophyte n plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores [syn: spermatophyte, phanerogam, seed plant]
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spermatozoan n the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" Synonym(s): sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan
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spermatozoid n a motile male gamete of a plant such as an alga or fern or gymnosperm Synonym(s): antherozoid, spermatozoid
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spermatozoon n the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material" Synonym(s): sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan
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spermicidal adj destructive to spermatozoa
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spermicide n a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa [syn: spermicide, spermatocide]
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spermophile n any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops Synonym(s): ground squirrel, gopher, spermophile
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Spermophilus n typical ground squirrels [syn: Citellus, {genus Citellus}, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus]
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spermous adj consisting of or resembling spermatozoa [syn: spermous, spermatic]
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spherometer n a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface
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Sphyraena n type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae: barracuda [syn: Sphyraena, genus Sphyraena]
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Sphyraena barracuda n large (up to 6 ft) greyish-brown barracuda highly regarded as a food and sport fish; may be dangerous to swimmers Synonym(s): great barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda
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Sphyraenidae n monotypic family of large active fishes of tropical and subtropical waters: barracuda Synonym(s): Sphyraenidae, family Sphyraenidae
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Sphyrna n type genus of the Sphyrnidae [syn: Sphyrna, {genus Sphyrna}]
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Sphyrna tiburo n small harmless hammerhead having a spade-shaped head; abundant in bays and estuaries Synonym(s): shovelhead, bonnethead, bonnet shark, Sphyrna tiburo
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Sphyrna tudes n fished for the hide and vitamin-rich liver [syn: {smalleye hammerhead}, Sphyrna tudes]
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Sphyrna zygaena n fished for the hides and vitamin-rich liver [syn: {smooth hammerhead}, Sphyrna zygaena]
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Sphyrnidae n hammerhead sharks; bonnethead sharks [syn: Sphyrnidae, family Sphyrnidae]
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spirant adj of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') Synonym(s): fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant, strident n a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract Synonym(s): fricative consonant, fricative, spirant
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Spiranthes n large cosmopolitan genus of white-flowered terrestrial orchids Synonym(s): Spiranthes, genus Spiranthes
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Spiranthes cernua n an orchid of the genus Spiranthes having tall erect densely flowered spiraling clusters of creamy white vanilla-scented flowers; widely distributed especially in low damp places of eastern and central North America Synonym(s): screw augur, Spiranthes cernua
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Spiranthes porrifolia n similar to Spiranthes romanzoffiana;States [syn: {western ladies' tresses}, Spiranthes porrifolia]
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Spiranthes romanzoffiana n orchid having dense clusters of gently spiraling creamy white flowers with 2 upper petals forming a hood; western North America Synonym(s): hooded ladies' tresses, Spiranthes romanzoffiana
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Spiranthes spiralis n European orchid having shorter racemes of strongly spiraling snow-white flowers Synonym(s): European ladies' tresses, Spiranthes spiralis
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spirometer n a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs
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spirometry n the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity
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spironolactone n a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension Synonym(s): spironolactone, Aldactone
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sporangiophore n stalk bearing one or more sporangia
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sporangium n organ containing or producing spores [syn: sporangium, spore case, spore sac]
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Sporanox n an oral antifungal drug (trade name Sporanox) taken for cases of fungal nail disease Synonym(s): itraconazole, Sporanox
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spore mother cell n cell from which a spore develops
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sporran n a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders
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sprain n a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments v twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days" Synonym(s): twist, sprain, wrench, turn, wrick, rick
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spraying n the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) Synonym(s): crop-dusting, spraying a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets" Synonym(s): spray, spraying the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer
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spring n the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year" Synonym(s): spring, springtime a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken" a natural flow of ground water Synonym(s): spring, fountain, outflow, outpouring, natural spring a point at which water issues forth the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length Synonym(s): give, spring, springiness a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards Synonym(s): leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce v move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?" Synonym(s): jump, leap, bound, spring develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape" Synonym(s): form, take form, take shape, spring spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" Synonym(s): bounce, resile, take a hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet develop suddenly; "The tire sprang a leak" produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly; "He sprang these news on me just as I was leaving"
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spring balance n a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring Synonym(s): spring balance, spring scale
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spring beauty n small slender plant having one pair of succulent leaves at the middle of the stem and a loose raceme of white or pink or rose bowl-shaped flowers and an edible corm Synonym(s): spring beauty, Clatonia lanceolata
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spring break n a week or more of recess during the spring term at school
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spring cankerworm n variably colored looper; larva of Paleacrita vernata
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spring chicken n a young person (especially a young man or boy) [syn: {young person}, youth, younker, spring chicken] a young chicken having tender meat
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spring cleavers n annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia Synonym(s): cleavers, clivers, goose grass, catchweed, spring cleavers, Galium aparine
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spring cress n small white-flowered cress common in wet places in eastern North America Synonym(s): spring cress, Cardamine bulbosa
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spring equinox n March 21 [syn: vernal equinox, March equinox, {spring equinox}] Antonym(s): September equinox, autumnal equinox, fall equinox
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spring frog n similar to bullfrog; found in or near marshes and ponds; of United States and Canada Synonym(s): green frog, spring frog, Rana clamitans common North American green or brownish frog having white- edged dark oval spots Synonym(s): leopard frog, spring frog, Rana pipiens
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spring gun n a gun that is set to fire on any intruder that comes in contact with the wire that sets it off Synonym(s): set gun, spring gun
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spring heath n dwarf European shrub with very early blooming bell-shaped red flowers Synonym(s): winter heath, spring heath, Erica carnea
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spring mattress n a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame
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spring onion n a young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads Synonym(s): green onion, spring onion, scallion
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spring peeper n a small brown tree toad having a shrill call heard near wetlands of eastern United States and Canada in early spring Synonym(s): spring peeper, Hyla crucifer
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spring roll n minced vegetables and meat wrapped in a pancake and fried Synonym(s): egg roll, spring roll
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spring scale n a balance that measure weight by the tension on a helical spring Synonym(s): spring balance, spring scale
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spring squill n European scilla with small blue or purple flowers [syn: spring squill, Scilla verna, sea onion]
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spring to mind v be remembered; "His name comes to mind when you mention the strike" Synonym(s): come to mind, spring to mind
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spring training n preseason training during the spring
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spring up v come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose" Synonym(s): originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow
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spring vetch n herbaceous climbing plant valuable as fodder and for soil- building Synonym(s): spring vetch, Vicia sativa bushy European perennial having nodding racemose violet-blue flowers Synonym(s): spring vetchling, spring vetch, Lathyrus vernus
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spring vetchling n bushy European perennial having nodding racemose violet- blue flowers Synonym(s): spring vetchling, spring vetch, Lathyrus vernus
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spring water n underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks Synonym(s): ground water, spring water, well water water from a spring
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spring-blooming adj of plants that bloom during the spring [syn: {spring- flowering}, early-flowering, spring-blooming, early- blooming, late-spring-blooming]
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spring-clean v thoroughly clean the entire house, often done only once a year; "she started spring-cleaning on April 1"
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spring-cleaning n the activity of cleaning a house thoroughly at the end of winter
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spring-flowering adj of plants that bloom during the spring [syn: {spring- flowering}, early-flowering, spring-blooming, early- blooming, late-spring-blooming]
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spring-loaded adj containing a compressed spring that presses one part against another
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springboard n a flexible board for jumping upward a beginning from which an enterprise is launched; "he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own"; "reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions"; "the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out" Synonym(s): springboard, jumping-off point, point of departure
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springbok n a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air Synonym(s): springbok, springbuck, Antidorcas marsupialis, Antidorcas euchore
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springbuck n a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air Synonym(s): springbok, springbuck, Antidorcas marsupialis, Antidorcas euchore
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springer n the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs [syn: springer, impost] a cow about to give birth Synonym(s): springer, springing cow a large spaniel with wavy silky coat usually black or liver and white Synonym(s): springer spaniel, springer
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springer spaniel n a large spaniel with wavy silky coat usually black or liver and white Synonym(s): springer spaniel, springer
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Springfield n capital of the state of Illinois [syn: Springfield, capital of Illinois] a city of southwestern Missouri a city and manufacturing center in southwestern Massachusetts on the Connecticut River
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springiness n the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length Synonym(s): give, spring, springiness
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springing cow n a cow about to give birth [syn: springer, {springing cow}]
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springless adj lacking in elasticity or vitality; "went off with springless steps"
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springlike adj resembling a spring or the action of a spring
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springtail n any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water Synonym(s): collembolan, springtail
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springtide n a swelling rush of anything; "he rose on the springtide of prosperity" a greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons Antonym(s): neap, neap tide
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springtime n the season of growth; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year" Synonym(s): spring, springtime
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springy adj elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf" Synonym(s): bouncy, live, lively, resilient, springy (of movements) light and confidently active; "he walked away with a springy step"
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sprinkle n a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby Synonym(s): scattering, sprinkle, sprinkling the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt" Synonym(s): sprinkle, sprinkling, sparge v distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" Synonym(s): scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her" Synonym(s): sprinkle, splash, splosh rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick" Synonym(s): sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter- patter scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn" Synonym(s): sprinkle, sparge, besprinkle
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sprinkler n mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
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sprinkler system n a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature
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sprinkles n bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream Synonym(s): jimmies, sprinkles
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sprinkling n a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples" Synonym(s): scattering, sprinkling a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby Synonym(s): scattering, sprinkle, sprinkling the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) Synonym(s): aspersion, sprinkling the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt" Synonym(s): sprinkle, sprinkling, sparge
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sprint n a quick run Synonym(s): dash, sprint v run very fast, usually for a short distance
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sprinter n someone who runs a short distance at top speed
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sprung rhythm n a poetic rhythm that imitates the rhythm of speech
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spurn v reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances" [syn: reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down]
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spurned adj rebuffed (by a lover) without warning; "jilted at the altar" Synonym(s): jilted, rejected, spurned
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spurner n a person who rejects (someone or something) with contempt; "she was known as a spurner of all suitors"; "he was no spurner of rules"
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spurring n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" Synonym(s): goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
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suborn v incite to commit a crime or an evil deed; "He suborned his butler to cover up the murder of his wife" procure (false testimony or perjury) induce to commit perjury or give false testimony; "The President tried to suborn false witnesses"
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subornation n underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful perjured testimony that someone was persuaded to give
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subornation of perjury n (law) inducing someone to make a false oath as part of a judicial proceeding; "to prove subordination of perjury you must prove the perjury and also prove that the perjured statement was procured by the accused suborner who knew that it would be false"
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suborner n someone who pays (or otherwise incites) you to commit a wrongful act Synonym(s): briber, suborner
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sufferance n patient endurance especially of pain or distress a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace" Synonym(s): toleration, acceptance, sufferance
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suffering adj troubled by pain or loss; "suffering refugees" very unhappy; full of misery; "he felt depressed and miserable"; "a message of hope for suffering humanity"; "wretched prisoners huddled in stinking cages" Synonym(s): miserable, suffering, wretched n a state of acute pain [syn: agony, suffering, excruciation] misery resulting from affliction Synonym(s): suffering, woe psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress" Synonym(s): distress, hurt, suffering feelings of mental or physical pain Synonym(s): suffering, hurt
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superannuate v retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability declare to be obsolete become obsolete retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
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superannuated adj too old to be useful; "He left the house...for the support of twelve superannuated wool carders"- Anthony Trollope Synonym(s): overage, overaged, superannuated, over-the-hill old; no longer valid or fashionable; "obsolete words"; "an obsolete locomotive"; "outdated equipment"; "superannuated laws"; "out-of-date ideas" Synonym(s): outdated, out-of-date, superannuated
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superannuation n a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work Synonym(s): old-age pension, retirement pension, retirement check, retirement benefit, retirement fund, superannuation the property of being out of date and not current Synonym(s): obsoleteness, superannuation the act of discharging someone because of age (especially to cause someone to retire from service on a pension)
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superannuation fund n a fund reserved to pay workers' pensions when they retire from service Synonym(s): pension fund, superannuation fund
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superhuman adj above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance; "superhuman beings"; "superhuman strength"; "soldiers driven mad by superhuman misery" Antonym(s): subhuman
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superimpose v place on top of; "can you superimpose the two images?" Synonym(s): superimpose, superpose, lay over
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superimposed adj placed on or over something else; "an overlying image" Synonym(s): overlying, superimposed with one layer on top of another; "superimposed rocks" Synonym(s): layered, superimposed
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superincumbent adj lying or resting on and exerting pressure on something else; "superincumbent layers of dead plants cut off the air and arrested decomposition"
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superinfect v infect (an infected cell) further or infect a cell already containing similar organisms
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superinfection n infection that occurs while you are being treated for another infection
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superintend v watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?" [syn: oversee, supervise, superintend, manage]
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superintendence n management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group Synonym(s): supervision, supervising, superintendence, oversight
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superintendent n a person who directs and manages an organization [syn: overseer, superintendent] a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector Synonym(s): superintendent, super
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superman n a person with great powers and abilities [syn: demigod, superman, Ubermensch] street name for lysergic acid diethylamide Synonym(s): acid, back breaker, battery-acid, dose, dot, Elvis, loony toons, Lucy in the sky with diamonds, pane, superman, window pane, Zen
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supermarket n a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods
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supermarketeer n an operator of a supermarket [syn: supermarketer, supermarketeer]
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supermarketer n an operator of a supermarket [syn: supermarketer, supermarketeer]
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Supermex n United States golfer (born in 1939) [syn: Trevino, {Lee Trevino}, Lee Buck Trevino, Supermex]
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supermodel n a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity
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supermolecule n any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals Synonym(s): macromolecule, supermolecule
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supermom n an informal term for a mother who can combine childcare and full-time employment
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supernal adj being or coming from on high; "interpret the plague as a visitation from heaven, a supernal punishment for the sins of men" Antonym(s): infernal of heaven or the spirit; "celestial peace"; "ethereal melodies"; "the supernal happiness of a quiet death" Synonym(s): celestial, ethereal, supernal
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supernatant adj of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate; "the supernatant fat was skimmed off" n the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
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supernatural adj not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; "supernatural forces and occurrences and beings" Antonym(s): natural n supernatural forces and events and beings collectively; "She doesn't believe in the supernatural" Synonym(s): supernatural, occult
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supernatural being n an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events Synonym(s): spiritual being, supernatural being
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supernatural virtue n according to Christian ethics: one of the three virtues (faith, hope, and charity) created by God to round out the natural virtues Synonym(s): theological virtue, supernatural virtue
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supernaturalism n a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces Synonym(s): supernaturalism, supernaturalness
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supernaturalist adj of or relating to supernaturalism; "supernaturalist beliefs" Synonym(s): supernaturalist, supernaturalistic
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supernaturalistic adj of or relating to supernaturalism; "supernaturalist beliefs" Synonym(s): supernaturalist, supernaturalistic
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supernaturally adv in a supernatural manner; "she was preternaturally beautiful" Synonym(s): preternaturally, supernaturally
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supernaturalness n the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces Synonym(s): supernaturalism, supernaturalness
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supernormal adj beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable; "supernormal intimations" Synonym(s): supernormal, supranormal exceeding the normal or average; "years of supernormal employment during the war"; "a phase of supernormal excitability"
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supernova n a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process
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supernumerary adj more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy" Synonym(s): excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus n a person serving no apparent function; "reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries" a minor actor in crowd scenes Synonym(s): supernumerary, spear carrier, extra
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suprainfection n secondary infection caused by an opportunistic infection
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supranational adj transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest; "a supranational economy"; "supranational federations"
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supranormal adj beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable; "supernormal intimations" Synonym(s): supernormal, supranormal
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supremacism n the belief that some particular group or race is superior to all others; "white supremacism"
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supremacist n a person who advocates the supremacy of some particular group or race over all others
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supremacy n power to dominate or defeat; "mastery of the seas" [syn: domination, mastery, supremacy]
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suprematism n a geometric abstractionist movement originated by Kazimir Malevich in Russia that influenced constructivism
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suprematist n an artist of the school of suprematism
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supreme adj final or last in your life or progress; "the supreme sacrifice"; "the supreme judgment" greatest in status or authority or power; "a supreme tribunal" Synonym(s): sovereign, supreme highest in excellence or achievement; "supreme among musicians"; "a supreme endxxeavor"; "supreme courage" greatest or maximal in degree; extreme; "supreme folly"
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Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic n commanding officer of ACLANT; a general of the United States Army nominated by the President of the United States and approved by the North Atlantic Council Synonym(s): Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, SACLANT
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Supreme Allied Commander Europe n commanding officer of ACE; NATO's senior military commander in Europe Synonym(s): Supreme Allied Commander Europe, SACEUR
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supreme authority n someone with the power to settle matters at will; "she was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion" Synonym(s): arbiter, supreme authority
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Supreme Being n the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions Synonym(s): God, Supreme Being
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Supreme Court n the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation Synonym(s): Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, United States Supreme Court the highest court in most states of the United States Synonym(s): supreme court, state supreme court, high court
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Supreme Court of the United States n the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation Synonym(s): Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, United States Supreme Court
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supreme headquarters n the highest leaders in an organization (e.g. the commander- in-chief and senior officers of the military) Synonym(s): high command, supreme headquarters
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Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe n the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe Synonym(s): Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE
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Supreme Truth n a terrorist organization whose goal is to take over Japan and then the world; based on a religion founded in 1987 that combines elements of Buddhism with Christianity; "in 1995 Aum members released deadly sarin gas on a Tokyo subway train" Synonym(s): Aum Shinrikyo, Aum, Supreme Truth
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supremely adv to the maximum degree; "he was supremely confident"
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supremo n the most important person in an organization
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Tree \Tree\ (tr[emac]), n. [OE. tree, tre, treo, AS. tre[a2],       tre[a2]w, tree, wood; akin to OFries. tr[emac], OS. treo,       trio, Icel. tr[emac], Dan. tr[91], Sw. tr[84], tr[84]d, Goth.       triu, Russ. drevo, W. derw an oak, Ir. darag, darog, Gr.       dry^s a tree, oak, do`ry a beam, spear shaft, spear, Skr. dru       tree, wood, d[be]ru wood. [root]63, 241. Cf. {Dryad},       {Germander}, {Tar}, n., {Trough}.]       1. (Bot.) Any perennial woody plant of considerable size             (usually over twenty feet high) and growing with a single             trunk.          Note: The kind of tree referred to, in any particular case,                is often indicated by a modifying word; as forest tree,                fruit tree, palm tree, apple tree, pear tree, etc.          2. Something constructed in the form of, or considered as             resembling, a tree, consisting of a stem, or stock, and             branches; as, a genealogical tree.          3. A piece of timber, or something commonly made of timber;             -- used in composition, as in axletree, boottree,             chesstree, crosstree, whiffletree, and the like.          4. A cross or gallows; as Tyburn tree.                         [Jesus] whom they slew and hanged on a tree. --Acts                                                                               x. 39.          5. Wood; timber. [Obs.] --Chaucer.                         In a great house ben not only vessels of gold and of                      silver but also of tree and of earth. --Wyclif (2                                                                               Tim. ii. 20).          6. (Chem.) A mass of crystals, aggregated in arborescent             forms, obtained by precipitation of a metal from solution.             See {Lead tree}, under {Lead}.          {Tree bear} (Zo[94]l.), the raccoon. [Local, U. S.]          {Tree beetle} (Zo[94]l.) any one of numerous species of             beetles which feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, as             the May beetles, the rose beetle, the rose chafer, and the             goldsmith beetle.          {Tree bug} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             hemipterous insects which live upon, and suck the sap of,             trees and shrubs. They belong to {Arma}, {Pentatoma},             {Rhaphigaster}, and allied genera.          {Tree cat} (Zool.), the common paradoxure ({Paradoxurus             musang}).          {Tree clover} (Bot.), a tall kind of melilot ({Melilotus             alba}). See {Melilot}.          {Tree crab} (Zo[94]l.), the purse crab. See under {Purse}.          {Tree creeper} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             arboreal creepers belonging to {Certhia}, {Climacteris},             and allied genera. See {Creeper}, 3.          {Tree cricket} (Zo[94]l.), a nearly white arboreal American             cricket ({Ecanthus niv[oe]us}) which is noted for its loud             stridulation; -- called also {white cricket}.          {Tree crow} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of Old             World crows belonging to {Crypsirhina} and allied genera,             intermediate between the true crows and the jays. The tail             is long, and the bill is curved and without a tooth.          {Tree dove} (Zo[94]l.) any one of several species of East             Indian and Asiatic doves belonging to {Macropygia} and             allied genera. They have long and broad tails, are chiefly             arboreal in their habits, and feed mainly on fruit.          {Tree duck} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of ducks             belonging to {Dendrocygna} and allied genera. These ducks             have a long and slender neck and a long hind toe. They are             arboreal in their habits, and are found in the tropical             parts of America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.          {Tree fern} (Bot.), an arborescent fern having a straight             trunk, sometimes twenty or twenty-five feet high, or even             higher, and bearing a cluster of fronds at the top. Most             of the existing species are tropical.          {Tree fish} (Zo[94]l.), a California market fish             ({Sebastichthys serriceps}).          {Tree frog}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) Same as {Tree toad}.             (b) Any one of numerous species of Old World frogs                   belonging to {Chiromantis}, {Rhacophorus}, and allied                   genera of the family {Ranid[91]}. Their toes are                   furnished with suckers for adhesion. The flying frog                   (see under {Flying}) is an example.          {Tree goose} (Zo[94]l.), the bernicle goose.          {Tree hopper} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             small leaping hemipterous insects which live chiefly on             the branches and twigs of trees, and injure them by             sucking the sap. Many of them are very odd in shape, the             prothorax being often prolonged upward or forward in the             form of a spine or crest.          {Tree jobber} (Zo[94]l.), a woodpecker. [Obs.]          {Tree kangaroo}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Kangaroo}.          {Tree lark} (Zo[94]l.), the tree pipit. [Prov. Eng.]          {Tree lizard} (Zo[94]l.), any one of a group of Old World             arboreal lizards ({Dendrosauria}) comprising the             chameleons.          {Tree lobster}. (Zo[94]l.) Same as {Tree crab}, above.          {Tree louse} (Zo[94]l.), any aphid; a plant louse.          {Tree moss}. (Bot.)             (a) Any moss or lichen growing on trees.             (b) Any species of moss in the form of a miniature tree.                            {Tree mouse} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             African mice of the subfamily {Dendromyin[91]}. They have             long claws and habitually live in trees.          {Tree nymph}, a wood nymph. See {Dryad}.          {Tree of a saddle}, a saddle frame.          {Tree of heaven} (Bot.), an ornamental tree ({Ailantus             glandulosus}) having long, handsome pinnate leaves, and             greenish flowers of a disagreeable odor.          {Tree of life} (Bot.), a tree of the genus Thuja; arbor             vit[91].          {Tree onion} (Bot.), a species of garlic ({Allium             proliferum}) which produces bulbs in place of flowers, or             among its flowers.          {Tree oyster} (Zo[94]l.), a small American oyster ({Ostrea             folium}) which adheres to the roots of the mangrove tree;             -- called also {raccoon oyster}.          {Tree pie} (Zo[94]l.), any species of Asiatic birds of the             genus {Dendrocitta}. The tree pies are allied to the             magpie.          {Tree pigeon} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             longwinged arboreal pigeons native of Asia, Africa, and             Australia, and belonging to {Megaloprepia}, {Carpophaga},             and allied genera.          {Tree pipit}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {Pipit}.          {Tree porcupine} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             Central and South American arboreal porcupines belonging             to the genera {Ch[91]tomys} and {Sphingurus}. They have an             elongated and somewhat prehensile tail, only four toes on             the hind feet, and a body covered with short spines mixed             with bristles. One South American species ({S. villosus})             is called also {couiy}; another ({S. prehensilis}) is             called also {c[oe]ndou}.          {Tree rat} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of large             ratlike West Indian rodents belonging to the genera             {Capromys} and {Plagiodon}. They are allied to the             porcupines.          {Tree serpent} (Zo[94]l.), a tree snake.          {Tree shrike} (Zo[94]l.), a bush shrike.          {Tree snake} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             snakes of the genus {Dendrophis}. They live chiefly among             the branches of trees, and are not venomous.          {Tree sorrel} (Bot.), a kind of sorrel ({Rumex Lunaria})             which attains the stature of a small tree, and bears             greenish flowers. It is found in the Canary Islands and             Teneriffe.          {Tree sparrow} (Zo[94]l.) any one of several species of small             arboreal sparrows, especially the American tree sparrow             ({Spizella monticola}), and the common European species             ({Passer montanus}).          {Tree swallow} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             swallows of the genus {Hylochelidon} which lay their eggs             in holes in dead trees. They inhabit Australia and             adjacent regions. Called also {martin} in Australia.          {Tree swift} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of swifts             of the genus {Dendrochelidon} which inhabit the East             Indies and Southern Asia.          {Tree tiger} (Zo[94]l.), a leopard.          {Tree toad} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             amphibians belonging to {Hyla} and allied genera of the             family {Hylid[91]}. They are related to the common frogs             and toads, but have the tips of the toes expanded into             suckers by means of which they cling to the bark and             leaves of trees. Only one species ({Hyla arborea}) is             found in Europe, but numerous species occur in America and             Australia. The common tree toad of the Northern United             States ({H. versicolor}) is noted for the facility with             which it changes its colors. Called also {tree frog}. See             also {Piping frog}, under {Piping}, and {Cricket frog},             under {Cricket}.          {Tree warbler} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             arboreal warblers belonging to {Phylloscopus} and allied             genera.          {Tree wool} (Bot.), a fine fiber obtained from the leaves of             pine trees.
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Barracuda \Bar`ra*cu"da\, n. [Native name.]       Any of several voracious pikelike marine fishes allied to the       gray mullets, constituting the genus {Sphyr[91]na} and family       {Sphyr[91]nid[91]}. The great barracuda ({S. barracuda}) of       the West Indies, Florida, etc., is often six feet or more       long, and as dangerous as a shark. In Cuba its flesh is       reputed to be poisonous. {S. Argentea} of the Pacific coast       and {S. sphyr[91]na} of Europe are smaller species, and are       used as food.
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Brownwort \Brown"wort`\, n. (Bot.)       A species of figwort or {Scrophularia} ({S. vernalis}), and       other species of the same genus, mostly perennials with       inconspicuous coarse flowers.
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Saber \Sa"ber\, Sabre \Sa"bre\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sabered}or       {Sabred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sabering} or {Sabring}.] [Cf. F.       sabrer.]       To strike, cut, or kill with a saber; to cut down, as with a       saber.                   You send troops to saber and bayonet us into                submission.                                             --Burke.
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Sabrina work \Sa*bri"na work`\       A variety of appliqu[82] work for quilts, table covers, etc.       --Caulfeild & S. (Dict. of Needlework).
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Saber \Sa"ber\, Sabre \Sa"bre\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sabered}or       {Sabred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sabering} or {Sabring}.] [Cf. F.       sabrer.]       To strike, cut, or kill with a saber; to cut down, as with a       saber.                   You send troops to saber and bayonet us into                submission.                                             --Burke.
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Saffron \Saf"fron\ (?; 277), n. [OE. saffran, F. safran; cf. It.       zafferano, Sp. azafran, Pg. a[cced]afr[atil]o; all fr. Ar. &       Per. za' far[be]n.]       1. (Bot.) A bulbous iridaceous plant ({Crocus sativus})             having blue flowers with large yellow stigmas. See             {Crocus}.          2. The aromatic, pungent, dried stigmas, usually with part of             the stile, of the {Crocus sativus}. Saffron is used in             cookery, and in coloring confectionery, liquors,             varnishes, etc., and was formerly much used in medicine.          3. An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas             of the {Crocus sativus}.          {Bastard saffron}, {Dyer's saffron}. (Bot.) See {Safflower}.                      {Meadow saffron} (Bot.), a bulbous plant ({Colchichum             autumnale}) of Europe, resembling saffron.          {Saffron wood} (Bot.), the yellowish wood of a South African             tree ({El[91]odendron croceum}); also, the tree itself.          {Saffron yellow}, a shade of yellow like that obtained from             the stigmas of the true saffron ({Crocus sativus}).
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Saffron \Saf"fron\ (?; 277), a.       Having the color of the stigmas of saffron flowers; deep       orange-yellow; as, a saffron face; a saffron streamer.
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Saffron \Saf"fron\, v. t.       To give color and flavor to, as by means of saffron; to       spice. [Obs.]                   And in Latyn I speak a wordes few, To saffron with my                predication.                                          --Chaucer.
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Saffron \Saf"fron\ (?; 277), n. [OE. saffran, F. safran; cf. It.       zafferano, Sp. azafran, Pg. a[cced]afr[atil]o; all fr. Ar. &       Per. za' far[be]n.]       1. (Bot.) A bulbous iridaceous plant ({Crocus sativus})             having blue flowers with large yellow stigmas. See             {Crocus}.          2. The aromatic, pungent, dried stigmas, usually with part of             the stile, of the {Crocus sativus}. Saffron is used in             cookery, and in coloring confectionery, liquors,             varnishes, etc., and was formerly much used in medicine.          3. An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas             of the {Crocus sativus}.          {Bastard saffron}, {Dyer's saffron}. (Bot.) See {Safflower}.                      {Meadow saffron} (Bot.), a bulbous plant ({Colchichum             autumnale}) of Europe, resembling saffron.          {Saffron wood} (Bot.), the yellowish wood of a South African             tree ({El[91]odendron croceum}); also, the tree itself.          {Saffron yellow}, a shade of yellow like that obtained from             the stigmas of the true saffron ({Crocus sativus}).
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Saffron \Saf"fron\ (?; 277), n. [OE. saffran, F. safran; cf. It.       zafferano, Sp. azafran, Pg. a[cced]afr[atil]o; all fr. Ar. &       Per. za' far[be]n.]       1. (Bot.) A bulbous iridaceous plant ({Crocus sativus})             having blue flowers with large yellow stigmas. See             {Crocus}.          2. The aromatic, pungent, dried stigmas, usually with part of             the stile, of the {Crocus sativus}. Saffron is used in             cookery, and in coloring confectionery, liquors,             varnishes, etc., and was formerly much used in medicine.          3. An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas             of the {Crocus sativus}.          {Bastard saffron}, {Dyer's saffron}. (Bot.) See {Safflower}.                      {Meadow saffron} (Bot.), a bulbous plant ({Colchichum             autumnale}) of Europe, resembling saffron.          {Saffron wood} (Bot.), the yellowish wood of a South African             tree ({El[91]odendron croceum}); also, the tree itself.          {Saffron yellow}, a shade of yellow like that obtained from             the stigmas of the true saffron ({Crocus sativus}).
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Saffrony \Saf"fron*y\, a.       Having a color somewhat like saffron; yellowish. --Lord       (1630).
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Safranin \Saf"ra*nin\, n. (Chem.)       (a) An orange-red dyestuff extracted from the saffron. [R.]       (b) A red dyestuff extracted from the safflower, and formerly             used in dyeing wool, silk, and cotton pink and scarlet;             -- called also {Spanish red}, {China lake}, and             {carthamin}.       (c) An orange-red dyestuff prepared from certain nitro             compounds of creosol, and used as a substitute for the             safflower dye.
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Polychroite \Pol"y*chro*ite\, n. [Poly- + Gr. [?] color: cf. F.       polychro[8b]te.] (Chem.)       The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because       of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; --       called also {crocin}, and {safranin}.
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Safranin \Saf"ra*nin\, n. (Chem.)       (a) An orange-red dyestuff extracted from the saffron. [R.]       (b) A red dyestuff extracted from the safflower, and formerly             used in dyeing wool, silk, and cotton pink and scarlet;             -- called also {Spanish red}, {China lake}, and             {carthamin}.       (c) An orange-red dyestuff prepared from certain nitro             compounds of creosol, and used as a substitute for the             safflower dye.
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Polychroite \Pol"y*chro*ite\, n. [Poly- + Gr. [?] color: cf. F.       polychro[8b]te.] (Chem.)       The coloring matter of saffron; -- formerly so called because       of the change of color on treatment with certain acids; --       called also {crocin}, and {safranin}.
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Safranine \Saf"ra*nine\ (? [or] ?), n. [So called because used       as a substitute for safranin.] (Chem.)       An orange-red nitrogenous dyestuff produced artificially by       oxidizing certain aniline derivatives, and used in dyeing       silk and wool; also, any one of the series of which safranine       proper is the type.
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Sapphirine \Sap"phir*ine\, n.       Resembling sapphire; made of sapphire; having the color, or       any quality of sapphire. [bd]Sapphirine degree of       hardness.[b8] --Boyle.
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Savoriness \Sa"vor*i*ness\, n.       The quality of being savory.
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Savor \Sa"vor\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Savored}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Savoring}.] [Cf. OF. savorer, F. savourer. See {Savor}, n.]       [Written also {savour}.]       1. To have a particular smell or taste; -- with of.          2. To partake of the quality or nature; to indicate the             presence or influence; to smack; -- with of.                         This savors not much of distraction.   --Shak.                         I have rejected everything that savors of party.                                                                               --Addison.          3. To use the sense of taste. [Obs.]                         By sight, hearing, smelling, tasting or savoring,                      and feeling.                                       --Chaucer.
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Saw \Saw\, n. [OE. sawe, AS. sage; akin to D. zaag, G. s[84]ge,       OHG. sega, saga, Dan. sav, Sw. s[86]g, Icel. s[94]g, L.       secare to cut, securis ax, secula sickle. Cf. {Scythe},       {Sickle}, {Section}, {Sedge}.]       An instrument for cutting or dividing substances, as wood,       iron, etc., consisting of a thin blade, or plate, of steel,       with a series of sharp teeth on the edge, which remove       successive portions of the material by cutting and tearing.          Note: Saw is frequently used adjectively, or as the first                part of a compound.          {Band saw}, {Crosscut saw}, etc. See under {Band},             {Crosscut}, etc.          {Circular saw}, a disk of steel with saw teeth upon its             periphery, and revolved on an arbor.          {Saw bench}, a bench or table with a flat top for for sawing,             especially with a circular saw which projects above the             table.          {Saw file}, a three-cornered file, such as is used for             sharpening saw teeth.          {Saw frame}, the frame or sash in a sawmill, in which the             saw, or gang of saws, is held.          {Saw gate}, a saw frame.          {Saw gin}, the form of cotton gin invented by Eli Whitney, in             which the cotton fibers are drawn, by the teeth of a set             of revolving circular saws, through a wire grating which             is too fine for the seeds to pass.          {Saw grass} (Bot.), any one of certain cyperaceous plants             having the edges of the leaves set with minute sharp             teeth, especially the {Cladium Mariscus} of Europe, and             the {Cladium effusum} of the Southern United States. Cf.             {Razor grass}, under {Razor}.          {Saw log}, a log of suitable size for sawing into lumber.          {Saw mandrel}, a mandrel on which a circular saw is fastened             for running.          {Saw pit}, a pit over which timbor is sawed by two men, one             standing below the timber and the other above. --Mortimer.          {Saw sharpener} (Zo[94]l.), the great titmouse; -- so named             from its harsh call note. [Prov. Eng.]          {Saw whetter} (Zo[94]l.), the marsh titmouse ({Parus             palustris}); -- so named from its call note. [Prov. Eng.]
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Shovelnose \Shov"el*nose`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       (a) The common sand shark. See under {Snad}.       (b) A small California shark ({Heptranchias maculatus}),             which is taken for its oil.       (c) A Pacific Ocean shark ({Hexanchus corinus}).       (d) A ganoid fish of the Sturgeon family ({Scaphirhynchus             platyrhynchus}) of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers; --             called also {white sturgeon}.
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Scoparin \Sco"pa*rin\, n. (Chem.)       A yellow gelatinous or crystalline substance found in broom       ({Cytisus scoparius}) accompanying sparte[8b]ne.
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{Scupper hose} (Naut.), a pipe of leather, canvas, etc.,             attached to the mouth of the scuppers, on the outside of a             vessel, to prevent the water from entering. --Totten.          {Scupper nail} (Naut.), a nail with a very broad head, for             securing the edge of the hose to the scupper.          {Scupper plug} (Naut.), a plug to stop a scupper. --Totten.
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Scuppernong \Scup"per*nong\, n. [Probably of American Indian       origin.] (Bot.)       An American grape, a form of {Vitis vulpina}, found in the       Southern Atlantic States, and often cultivated.
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Fox \Fox\, n.; pl. {Foxes}. [AS. fox; akin to D. vos, G. fuchs,       OHG. fuhs, foha, Goth. fa[a3]h[?], Icel. f[?]a fox, fox       fraud; of unknown origin, cf. Skr. puccha tail. Cf. {Vixen}.]       1. (Zo[94]l.) A carnivorous animal of the genus {Vulpes},             family {Canid[91]}, of many species. The European fox ({V.             vulgaris} or {V. vulpes}), the American red fox ({V.             fulvus}), the American gray fox ({V. Virginianus}), and             the arctic, white, or blue, fox ({V. lagopus}) are             well-known species.          Note: The black or silver-gray fox is a variety of the                American red fox, producing a fur of great value; the                cross-gray and woods-gray foxes are other varieties of                the same species, of less value. The common foxes of                Europe and America are very similar; both are                celebrated for their craftiness. They feed on wild                birds, poultry, and various small animals.                            Subtle as the fox for prey.            --Shak.          2. (Zo[94]l.) The European dragonet.          3. (Zo[94]l.) The fox shark or thrasher shark; -- called also             {sea fox}. See {Thrasher shark}, under {Shark}.          4. A sly, cunning fellow. [Colloq.]                         We call a crafty and cruel man a fox. --Beattie.          5. (Naut.) Rope yarn twisted together, and rubbed with tar;             -- used for seizings or mats.          6. A sword; -- so called from the stamp of a fox on the             blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox. [Obs.]                         Thou diest on point of fox.               --Shak.          7. pl. (Enthnol.) A tribe of Indians which, with the Sacs,             formerly occupied the region about Green Bay, Wisconsin;             -- called also {Outagamies}.          {Fox and geese}.             (a) A boy's game, in which one boy tries to catch others                   as they run one goal to another.             (b) A game with sixteen checkers, or some substitute for                   them, one of which is called the fox, and the rest the                   geese; the fox, whose first position is in the middle                   of the board, endeavors to break through the line of                   the geese, and the geese to pen up the fox.          {Fox bat} (Zo[94]l.), a large fruit bat of the genus             {Pteropus}, of many species, inhabiting Asia, Africa, and             the East Indies, esp. {P. medius} of India. Some of the             species are more than four feet across the outspread             wings. See {Fruit bat}.          {Fox bolt}, a bolt having a split end to receive a fox wedge.                      {Fox brush} (Zo[94]l.), the tail of a fox.          {Fox evil}, a disease in which the hair falls off; alopecy.                      {Fox grape} (Bot.), the name of two species of American             grapes. The northern fox grape ({Vitis Labrusca}) is the             origin of the varieties called {Isabella}, {Concord},             {Hartford}, etc., and the southern fox grape ({Vitis             vulpina}) has produced the {Scuppernong}, and probably the             {Catawba}.          {Fox hunter}.             (a) One who pursues foxes with hounds.             (b) A horse ridden in a fox chase.          {Fox shark} (Zo[94]l.), the thrasher shark. See {Thrasher             shark}, under {Thrasher}.          {Fox sleep}, pretended sleep.          {Fox sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), a large American sparrow             ({Passerella iliaca}); -- so called on account of its             reddish color.          {Fox squirrel} (Zo[94]l.), a large North American squirrel             ({Sciurus niger}, or {S. cinereus}). In the Southern             States the black variety prevails; farther north the             fulvous and gray variety, called the {cat squirrel}, is             more common.          {Fox terrier} (Zo[94]l.), one of a peculiar breed of             terriers, used in hunting to drive foxes from their holes,             and for other purposes. There are rough- and smooth-haired             varieties.          {Fox trot}, a pace like that which is adopted for a few             steps, by a horse, when passing from a walk into a trot,             or a trot into a walk.
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Sea bream \Sea" bream`\ (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of several species of sparoid fishes, especially the       common European species ({Pagellus centrodontus}), the       Spanish ({P. Oweni}), and the black sea bream ({Cantharus       lineatus}); -- called also {old wife}.
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Sea fern \Sea" fern"\ (Zo[94]l.)       Any gorgonian which branches like a fern.
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Sea-born \Sea"-born`\, a.       1. Born of the sea; produced by the sea. [bd]Neptune and his             sea-born niece.[b8] --Waller.          2. Born at sea.
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Seafaring \Sea"far`ing\, a.       Following the business of a mariner; as, a seafaring man.
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Severance \Sev"er*ance\, n.       1. The act of severing, or the state of being severed;             partition; separation. --Milman.          2. (Law) The act of dividing; the singling or severing of two             or more that join, or are joined, in one writ; the putting             in several or separate pleas or answers by two or more             disjointly; the destruction of the unity of interest in a             joint estate. --Bouvier.
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Severe \Se*vere"\, a. [Compar. {Severer}; superl. {Severest}.]       [L. severus; perhaps akin to Gr. [?][?][?] awe, [?][?][?]       revered, holy, solemn, Goth. swikns innocent, chaste: cf. F.       s[82]v[8a]re. Cf. {Asseverate}, {Persevere}.]       1. Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not             light, lively, or cheerful.                         Your looks alter, as your subject does, From kind to                      fierce, from wanton to severe.            --Waller.          2. Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh;             not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism;             severe punishment. [bd]Custody severe.[b8] --Milton.                         Come! you are too severe a moraler.   --Shak.                         Let your zeal, if it must be expressed in anger, be                      always more severe against thyself than against                      others.                                             --Jer. Taylor.          3. Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle;             exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing             unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; --             said of style, argument, etc. [bd]Restrained by reason and             severe principles.[b8] --Jer. Taylor.                         The Latin, a most severe and compendious language.                                                                               --Dryden.          4. Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as,             severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold.          5. Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a             severe test.          Syn: Strict; grave; austere; stern; morose; rigid; exact;                rigorous; hard; rough; harsh; censorious; tart;                acrimonious; sarcastic; satirical; cutting; biting;                keen; bitter; cruel. See {Strict}. -- {Se*vere"ly}, adv.                -- {Se*vere"ness}, n.
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Sever \Sev"er\, v. t. [imp. &. p. p. {Severed}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Severing}.] [OF. sevrer, severer, to separate, F. sevrer to       wean, fr. L. separare. See {Separate}, and cf. {Several}.]       1. To separate, as one from another; to cut off from             something; to divide; to part in any way, especially by             violence, as by cutting, rending, etc.; as, to sever the             head from the body.                         The angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked                      from among the just.                           --Matt. xiii.                                                                               49.          2. To cut or break open or apart; to divide into parts; to             cut through; to disjoin; as, to sever the arm or leg.                         Our state can not be severed; we are one. --Milton.          3. To keep distinct or apart; to except; to exempt.                         I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in                      which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall                      be there.                                          --Ex. viii.                                                                               22.          4. (Law) To disunite; to disconnect; to terminate; as, to             sever an estate in joint tenancy. --Blackstone.
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Sheep \Sheep\, n. sing. & pl. [OE. shep, scheep, AS. sc[?]p,       sce[a0]p; akin to OFries. sk[?]p, LG. & D. schaap, G. schaf,       OHG. sc[be]f, Skr. ch[be]ga. [root]295. Cf. {Sheepherd}.]       1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of several species of ruminants of the             genus {Ovis}, native of the higher mountains of both             hemispheres, but most numerous in Asia.          Note: The domestic sheep ({Ovis aries}) varies much in size,                in the length and texture of its wool, the form and                size of its horns, the length of its tail, etc. It was                domesticated in prehistoric ages, and many distinct                breeds have been produced; as the merinos, celebrated                for their fine wool; the Cretan sheep, noted for their                long horns; the fat-tailed, or Turkish, sheep,                remarkable for the size and fatness of the tail, which                often has to be supported on trucks; the Southdowns, in                which the horns are lacking; and an Asiatic breed which                always has four horns.          2. A weak, bashful, silly fellow. --Ainsworth.          3. pl. Fig.: The people of God, as being under the government             and protection of Christ, the great Shepherd.          {Rocky mountain sheep}.(Zo[94]l.) See {Bighorn}.          {Maned sheep}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Aoudad}.          {Sheep bot} (Zo[94]l.), the larva of the sheep botfly. See             {Estrus}.          {Sheep dog} (Zo[94]l.), a shepherd dog, or collie.          {Sheep laurel} (Bot.), a small North American shrub ({Kalmia             angustifolia}) with deep rose-colored flowers in corymbs.                      {Sheep pest} (Bot.), an Australian plant ({Ac[91]na ovina})             related to the burnet. The fruit is covered with barbed             spines, by which it adheres to the wool of sheep.          {Sheep run}, an extensive tract of country where sheep range             and graze.          {Sheep's beard} (Bot.), a cichoraceous herb ({Urospermum             Dalechampii}) of Southern Europe; -- so called from the             conspicuous pappus of the achenes.          {Sheep's bit} (Bot.), a European herb ({Jasione montana})             having much the appearance of scabious.          {Sheep pox} (Med.), a contagious disease of sheep,             characterixed by the development of vesicles or pocks upon             the skin.          {Sheep scabious}. (Bot.) Same as {Sheep's bit}.          {Sheep shears}, shears in which the blades form the two ends             of a steel bow, by the elasticity of which they open as             often as pressed together by the hand in cutting; -- so             called because used to cut off the wool of sheep.          {Sheep sorrel}. (Bot.), a prerennial herb ({Rumex             Acetosella}) growing naturally on poor, dry, gravelly             soil. Its leaves have a pleasant acid taste like sorrel.                      {Sheep's-wool} (Zo[94]l.), the highest grade of Florida             commercial sponges ({Spongia equina}, variety             {gossypina}).          {Sheep tick} (Zo[94]l.), a wingless parasitic insect             ({Melophagus ovinus}) belonging to the Diptera. It fixes             its proboscis in the skin of the sheep and sucks the             blood, leaving a swelling. Called also {sheep pest}, and             {sheep louse}.          {Sheep walk}, a pasture for sheep; a sheep run.          {Wild sheep}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Argali}, {Mouflon}, and             {O[94]rial}.
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Shipworm \Ship"worm`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       Any long, slender, worm-shaped bivalve mollusk of {Teredo}       and allied genera. The shipworms burrow in wood, and are       destructive to wooden ships, piles of wharves, etc. See       {Teredo}.
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Teredo \Te*re"do\, n.; pl. E. {Teredos}, L. {Teredines}. [L., a       worm that gnaws wood, clothes, etc.; akin to Gr. [?], L.       terere to rub.] (Zo[94]l.)       A genus of long, slender, wormlike bivalve mollusks which       bore into submerged wood, such as the piles of wharves,       bottoms of ships, etc.; -- called also {shipworm}. See       {Shipworm}. See Illust. in App.
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Shipworm \Ship"worm`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       Any long, slender, worm-shaped bivalve mollusk of {Teredo}       and allied genera. The shipworms burrow in wood, and are       destructive to wooden ships, piles of wharves, etc. See       {Teredo}.
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Teredo \Te*re"do\, n.; pl. E. {Teredos}, L. {Teredines}. [L., a       worm that gnaws wood, clothes, etc.; akin to Gr. [?], L.       terere to rub.] (Zo[94]l.)       A genus of long, slender, wormlike bivalve mollusks which       bore into submerged wood, such as the piles of wharves,       bottoms of ships, etc.; -- called also {shipworm}. See       {Shipworm}. See Illust. in App.
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Shiver \Shiv"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shivered}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Shivering}.] [OE. schiveren, scheveren; cf. OD.       scheveren. See {Shiver} a fragment.]       To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to shatter; to       dash to pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet.                   All the ground With shivered armor strown. --Milton.
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Shiveringly \Shiv"er*ing*ly\, adv.       In a shivering manner.
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Shopworn \Shop"worn`\, a.       Somewhat worn or damaged by having been kept for a time in a       shop.
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Siberian \Si*be"ri*an\, a. [From Siberia, Russ. Sibire.]       Of or pertaining to Siberia, a region comprising all northern       Asia and belonging to Russia; as, a Siberian winter. -- n. A       native or inhabitant of Siberia.          {Siberian crab} (Bot.), the Siberian crab apple. See {Crab             apple}, under {Crab}.          {Siberian dog} (Zo[94]l.), one of a large breed of dogs             having erect ears and the hair of the body and tail very             long. It is distinguished for endurance of fatigue when             used for the purpose of draught.          {Siberian pea tree} (Bot.), a small leguminous tree ({Cragana             arborescens}) with yellow flowers. It is a native of             Siberia.
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Siberian \Si*be"ri*an\, a. [From Siberia, Russ. Sibire.]       Of or pertaining to Siberia, a region comprising all northern       Asia and belonging to Russia; as, a Siberian winter. -- n. A       native or inhabitant of Siberia.          {Siberian crab} (Bot.), the Siberian crab apple. See {Crab             apple}, under {Crab}.          {Siberian dog} (Zo[94]l.), one of a large breed of dogs             having erect ears and the hair of the body and tail very             long. It is distinguished for endurance of fatigue when             used for the purpose of draught.          {Siberian pea tree} (Bot.), a small leguminous tree ({Cragana             arborescens}) with yellow flowers. It is a native of             Siberia.
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Siberian \Si*be"ri*an\, a. [From Siberia, Russ. Sibire.]       Of or pertaining to Siberia, a region comprising all northern       Asia and belonging to Russia; as, a Siberian winter. -- n. A       native or inhabitant of Siberia.          {Siberian crab} (Bot.), the Siberian crab apple. See {Crab             apple}, under {Crab}.          {Siberian dog} (Zo[94]l.), one of a large breed of dogs             having erect ears and the hair of the body and tail very             long. It is distinguished for endurance of fatigue when             used for the purpose of draught.          {Siberian pea tree} (Bot.), a small leguminous tree ({Cragana             arborescens}) with yellow flowers. It is a native of             Siberia.
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Siberian \Si*be"ri*an\, a. [From Siberia, Russ. Sibire.]       Of or pertaining to Siberia, a region comprising all northern       Asia and belonging to Russia; as, a Siberian winter. -- n. A       native or inhabitant of Siberia.          {Siberian crab} (Bot.), the Siberian crab apple. See {Crab             apple}, under {Crab}.          {Siberian dog} (Zo[94]l.), one of a large breed of dogs             having erect ears and the hair of the body and tail very             long. It is distinguished for endurance of fatigue when             used for the purpose of draught.          {Siberian pea tree} (Bot.), a small leguminous tree ({Cragana             arborescens}) with yellow flowers. It is a native of             Siberia.
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Siphorhinal \Si`pho*rhi"nal\, a. [Siphon + rhinal.] (Zo[94]l.)       Having tubular nostrils, as the petrels.
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Siphorhinian \Si`pho*rhin"i*an\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       A siphorhinal bird.
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Sober \So"ber\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sobered}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sobering}.]       To make sober.                   There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And                drinking largely sobers us again.            --Pope.
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Sober-minded \So"ber-mind`ed\, a.       Having a disposition or temper habitually sober. --       {So"ber-mind`ed*ness}, n.
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Sober-minded \So"ber-mind`ed\, a.       Having a disposition or temper habitually sober. --       {So"ber-mind`ed*ness}, n.
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Soberness \So"ber*ness\, n.       The quality or state of being sober.
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Soprano \So*pra"no\, n.; pl. E. {Sopranos}, It. {Soprani}. [It.,       fr. soprano superior, highest, fr. sopra above, L. supra. See       {Sovereign}.] (Mus.)       (a) The treble; the highest vocal register; the highest kind             of female or boy's voice; the upper part in harmony for             mixed voices.       (b) A singer, commonly a woman, with a treble voice.
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Sopranist \So*pra"nist\, n. (Mus.)       A treble singer.
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Soprano \So*pra"no\, n.; pl. E. {Sopranos}, It. {Soprani}. [It.,       fr. soprano superior, highest, fr. sopra above, L. supra. See       {Sovereign}.] (Mus.)       (a) The treble; the highest vocal register; the highest kind             of female or boy's voice; the upper part in harmony for             mixed voices.       (b) A singer, commonly a woman, with a treble voice.
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Soprano \So*pra"no\, n.; pl. E. {Sopranos}, It. {Soprani}. [It.,       fr. soprano superior, highest, fr. sopra above, L. supra. See       {Sovereign}.] (Mus.)       (a) The treble; the highest vocal register; the highest kind             of female or boy's voice; the upper part in harmony for             mixed voices.       (b) A singer, commonly a woman, with a treble voice.
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Sovran \Sov"ran\, a.       A variant of {Sovereign}. [Poetic]                   On thy bald, awful head, O sovran Blanc. --Coleridge.
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Spareness \Spare"ness\, n. [Cf. AS. sp[91]rnis frugality.]       The quality or state of being lean or thin; leanness.
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Spar-hung \Spar"-hung`\, a.       Hung with spar, as a cave.
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Spare \Spare\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spared}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sparing}.] [AS. sparian, fr. sp[91]r spare, sparing, saving;       akin to D. & G. sparen, OHG. spar[?]n, Icel. & Sw. spara,       Dan. spare See {Spare}, a.]       1. To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or             valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save. [bd]No cost             would he spare.[b8] --Chaucer.                         [Thou] thy Father's dreadful thunder didst not                      spare.                                                --Milton.                         He that hath knowledge, spareth his words. --Prov.                                                                               xvii. 27.          2. To keep to one's self; to forbear to impart or give.                         Be pleased your plitics to spare.      --Dryden.                         Spare my sight the pain Of seeing what a world of                      tears it costs you.                           --Dryden.          3. To preserve from danger or punishment; to forbear to             punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to.                         Spare us, good Lord.                           --Book of                                                                               Common Prayer.                         Dim sadness did not spare That time celestial                      visages.                                             --Milton.                         Man alone can whom he conquers spare. --Waller.          4. To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some             occupation, use, or duty.                         All the time he could spare from the necessary cares                      of his weighty charge, he [?]estowed on . . .                      serving of God.                                 --Knolles.          5. To deprive one's self of, as by being frugal; to do             without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.                         Where angry Jove did never spare One breath of kind                      and temperate air.                              --Roscommon.                         I could have better spared a better man. --Shak.          {To spare one's self}.             (a) To act with reserve. [Obs.]                               Her thought that a lady should her spare.                                                                               --Chaucer.             (b) To save one's self labor, punishment, or blame.
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Sparing \Spar"ing\, a.       Spare; saving; frugal; merciful. --Bacon. -- {Spar"ing*ly},       adv. -- {Spar"ing*ness}, n.
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Sparing \Spar"ing\, a.       Spare; saving; frugal; merciful. --Bacon. -- {Spar"ing*ly},       adv. -- {Spar"ing*ness}, n.
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Sparing \Spar"ing\, a.       Spare; saving; frugal; merciful. --Bacon. -- {Spar"ing*ly},       adv. -- {Spar"ing*ness}, n.
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Spar \Spar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sparred}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sparring}.] [Of uncertain origin; cf. OF. esparer to kick,       F. [82]parer, or Icel. sperra to stretch out the legs, to       struggle.]       1. To strike with the feet or spurs, as cocks do.          2. To use the fists and arms scientifically in attack or             defense; to contend or combat with the fists, as for             exercise or amusement; to box.                         Made believe to spar at Paul with great science.                                                                               --Dickens.          3. To contest in words; to wrangle. [Colloq.]
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Spear \Spear\, n. [OE. spere, AS. spere; akin to D. & G. speer,       OS. & OHS. sper, Icel. spj[94]r, pl., Dan. sp[91]r, L.       sparus.]       1. A long, pointed weapon, used in war and hunting, by             thrusting or throwing; a weapon with a long shaft and a             sharp head or blade; a lance.          Note: [See Illust. of {Spearhead}.] [bd]A sharp ground                spear.[b8] --Chaucer.                            They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and                         their spears into pruning hooks.   --Micah iv. 3.          2. Fig.: A spearman. --Sir W. Scott.          3. A sharp-pointed instrument with barbs, used for stabbing             fish and other animals.          4. A shoot, as of grass; a spire.          5. The feather of a horse. See {Feather}, n., 4.          6. The rod to which the bucket, or plunger, of a pump is             attached; a pump rod.          {Spear foot}, the off hind foot of a horse.          {Spear grass}. (Bot.)             (a) The common reed. See {Reed}, n., 1.             (b) meadow grass. See under {Meadow}.          {Spear hand}, the hand in which a horseman holds a spear; the             right hand. --Crabb.          {Spear side}, the male line of a family. --Lowell.          {Spear thistle} (Bot.), the common thistle ({Cnicus             lanceolatus}).
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Spear \Spear\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Speared}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spearing}.]       To pierce with a spear; to kill with a spear; as, to spear a       fish.
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Spearman \Spear"man\, n.; pl. {Spearmen}.       One who is armed with a spear. --Acts xxiii. 23.
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Spearman \Spear"man\, n.; pl. {Spearmen}.       One who is armed with a spear. --Acts xxiii. 23.
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Note:          {Corn mint} is {Mentha arvensis}.          {Horsemint} is {M. sylvestris}, and in the United States             {Monarda punctata}, which differs from the true mints in             several respects.          {Mountain mint} is any species of the related genus             {Pycnanthemum}, common in North America.          {Peppermint} is {M. piperita}.          {Spearmint} is {M. viridis}.          {Water mint} is {M. aquatica}.          {Mint camphor}. (Chem.) See {Menthol}.          {Mint julep}. See {Julep}.          {Mint sauce}, a sauce flavored with spearmint, for meats.
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Spearmint \Spear"mint`\, n. [So named from its spiry, not       capitate, inflorescence. --Dr. Prior.] (Bot.)       A species of mint ({Mentha viridis}) growing in moist soil.       It vields an aromatic oil. See {Mint}, and {Mentha}.
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Gamete \Gam"ete\ (g[acr]m"[emac]t; g[adot]*m[emac]t"; the latter       usually in compounds), n. [Gr. gameth` wife, or game`ths       husband, fr. gamei^n to marry.] (Biol.)       A sexual cell or germ cell; a conjugating cell which unites       with another of like or unlike character to form a new       individual. In Bot., gamete designates esp. the similar sex       cells of the lower thallophytes which unite by conjugation,       forming a zygospore. The gametes of higher plants are of two       sorts, {sperm} (male) and {egg} (female); their union is       called fertilization, and the resulting zygote an o[94]spore.       In Zo[94]l., gamete is most commonly used of the sexual cells       of certain Protozoa, though also extended to the germ cells       of higher forms.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[Contr. fr. spermaceti.]       Spermaceti.          {Sperm oil}, a fatty oil found as a liquid, with spermaceti,             in the head cavities of the sperm whale.          {Sperm whale}. (Zo[94]l.) See in the Vocabulary.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[F. sperme, L. sperma, Gr. [?][?][?],       [?][?][?], from [?][?][?][?] to sow. Cf. {Spore}.] (Physiol.)       The male fecundating fluid; semen. See {Semen}.          {Sperm cell} (Physiol.), one of the cells from which the             spermatozoids are developed.          {Sperm morula}. (Biol.) Same as {Spermosphere}.
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Gamete \Gam"ete\ (g[acr]m"[emac]t; g[adot]*m[emac]t"; the latter       usually in compounds), n. [Gr. gameth` wife, or game`ths       husband, fr. gamei^n to marry.] (Biol.)       A sexual cell or germ cell; a conjugating cell which unites       with another of like or unlike character to form a new       individual. In Bot., gamete designates esp. the similar sex       cells of the lower thallophytes which unite by conjugation,       forming a zygospore. The gametes of higher plants are of two       sorts, {sperm} (male) and {egg} (female); their union is       called fertilization, and the resulting zygote an o[94]spore.       In Zo[94]l., gamete is most commonly used of the sexual cells       of certain Protozoa, though also extended to the germ cells       of higher forms.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[Contr. fr. spermaceti.]       Spermaceti.          {Sperm oil}, a fatty oil found as a liquid, with spermaceti,             in the head cavities of the sperm whale.          {Sperm whale}. (Zo[94]l.) See in the Vocabulary.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[F. sperme, L. sperma, Gr. [?][?][?],       [?][?][?], from [?][?][?][?] to sow. Cf. {Spore}.] (Physiol.)       The male fecundating fluid; semen. See {Semen}.          {Sperm cell} (Physiol.), one of the cells from which the             spermatozoids are developed.          {Sperm morula}. (Biol.) Same as {Spermosphere}.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[F. sperme, L. sperma, Gr. [?][?][?],       [?][?][?], from [?][?][?][?] to sow. Cf. {Spore}.] (Physiol.)       The male fecundating fluid; semen. See {Semen}.          {Sperm cell} (Physiol.), one of the cells from which the             spermatozoids are developed.          {Sperm morula}. (Biol.) Same as {Spermosphere}.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[F. sperme, L. sperma, Gr. [?][?][?],       [?][?][?], from [?][?][?][?] to sow. Cf. {Spore}.] (Physiol.)       The male fecundating fluid; semen. See {Semen}.          {Sperm cell} (Physiol.), one of the cells from which the             spermatozoids are developed.          {Sperm morula}. (Biol.) Same as {Spermosphere}.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[Contr. fr. spermaceti.]       Spermaceti.          {Sperm oil}, a fatty oil found as a liquid, with spermaceti,             in the head cavities of the sperm whale.          {Sperm whale}. (Zo[94]l.) See in the Vocabulary.
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Sperm \Sperm\, n.[Contr. fr. spermaceti.]       Spermaceti.          {Sperm oil}, a fatty oil found as a liquid, with spermaceti,             in the head cavities of the sperm whale.          {Sperm whale}. (Zo[94]l.) See in the Vocabulary.
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Sperm whale \Sperm" whale`\ (Zo[94]l.)       A very large toothed whale ({Physeter macrocephalus}), having       a head of enormous size. The upper jaw is destitute of teeth.       In the upper part of the head, above the skull, there is a       large cavity, or case, filled with oil and spermaceti. This       whale sometimes grows to the length of more than eighty feet.       It is found in the warmer parts of all the oceans. Called       also {cachalot}, and {spermaceti whale}.          {Pygmy sperm whale} (Zo[94]l.), a small whale ({Kogia             breviceps}), seldom twenty feet long, native of tropical             seas, but occasionally found on the American coast. Called             also {snub-nosed cachalot}.          {Sperm-whale porpoise} (Zo[94]l.), a toothed cetacean             ({Hypero[94]don bidens}), found on both sides of the             Atlantic and valued for its oil. The adult becomes about             twenty-five feet long, and its head is very large and             thick. Called also {bottle-nosed whale}.
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Spermaceti \Sper`ma*ce"ti\, n. [L. sperma sperm + cetus,gen.       ceti, any large sea animal, a whale, Gr. [?][?][?]. See       {Sperm}, {Cetaceous}.]       A white waxy substance obtained from cavities in the head of       the sperm whale, and used making candles, oilments,       cosmetics, etc. It consists essentially of ethereal salts of       palmitic acid with ethal and other hydrocarbon bases. The       substance of spermaceti after the removal of certain       impurities is sometimes called cetin.          {Spermaceti whale} (Zo[94]l.), the sperm whale.
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Spermaceti \Sper`ma*ce"ti\, n. [L. sperma sperm + cetus,gen.       ceti, any large sea animal, a whale, Gr. [?][?][?]. See       {Sperm}, {Cetaceous}.]       A white waxy substance obtained from cavities in the head of       the sperm whale, and used making candles, oilments,       cosmetics, etc. It consists essentially of ethereal salts of       palmitic acid with ethal and other hydrocarbon bases. The       substance of spermaceti after the removal of certain       impurities is sometimes called cetin.          {Spermaceti whale} (Zo[94]l.), the sperm whale.
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Sperm whale \Sperm" whale`\ (Zo[94]l.)       A very large toothed whale ({Physeter macrocephalus}), having       a head of enormous size. The upper jaw is destitute of teeth.       In the upper part of the head, above the skull, there is a       large cavity, or case, filled with oil and spermaceti. This       whale sometimes grows to the length of more than eighty feet.       It is found in the warmer parts of all the oceans. Called       also {cachalot}, and {spermaceti whale}.          {Pygmy sperm whale} (Zo[94]l.), a small whale ({Kogia             breviceps}), seldom twenty feet long, native of tropical             seas, but occasionally found on the American coast. Called             also {snub-nosed cachalot}.          {Sperm-whale porpoise} (Zo[94]l.), a toothed cetacean             ({Hypero[94]don bidens}), found on both sides of the             Atlantic and valued for its oil. The adult becomes about             twenty-five feet long, and its head is very large and             thick. Called also {bottle-nosed whale}.
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Spermaceti \Sper`ma*ce"ti\, n. [L. sperma sperm + cetus,gen.       ceti, any large sea animal, a whale, Gr. [?][?][?]. See       {Sperm}, {Cetaceous}.]       A white waxy substance obtained from cavities in the head of       the sperm whale, and used making candles, oilments,       cosmetics, etc. It consists essentially of ethereal salts of       palmitic acid with ethal and other hydrocarbon bases. The       substance of spermaceti after the removal of certain       impurities is sometimes called cetin.          {Spermaceti whale} (Zo[94]l.), the sperm whale.
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Sperm whale \Sperm" whale`\ (Zo[94]l.)       A very large toothed whale ({Physeter macrocephalus}), having       a head of enormous size. The upper jaw is destitute of teeth.       In the upper part of the head, above the skull, there is a       large cavity, or case, filled with oil and spermaceti. This       whale sometimes grows to the length of more than eighty feet.       It is found in the warmer parts of all the oceans. Called       also {cachalot}, and {spermaceti whale}.          {Pygmy sperm whale} (Zo[94]l.), a small whale ({Kogia             breviceps}), seldom twenty feet long, native of tropical             seas, but occasionally found on the American coast. Called             also {snub-nosed cachalot}.          {Sperm-whale porpoise} (Zo[94]l.), a toothed cetacean             ({Hypero[94]don bidens}), found on both sides of the             Atlantic and valued for its oil. The adult becomes about             twenty-five feet long, and its head is very large and             thick. Called also {bottle-nosed whale}.
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Spermalist \Sper"mal*ist\, n. (Biol.)       See {Spermist}.
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Spermaphore \Sper"ma*phore\, n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?] sperm +       [?][?][?][?] to bear.] (Bot.)       That part of the ovary from which the ovules arise; the       placenta.
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Spermary \Sper"ma*ry\, n. (Anat.)       An organ in which spermatozoa are developed; a sperm gland; a       testicle.
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d8Antheridium \[d8]An`ther*id"i*um\, n.; pl. {Antheridia}.       [Anther + [?] (a Gr. diminutive ending).] (Bot.)       The male reproductive apparatus in the lower, consisting of a       cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are produced; --       called also {spermary}. -- {An`ther*id"i*al}, a.
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Spermary \Sper"ma*ry\, n. (Anat.)       An organ in which spermatozoa are developed; a sperm gland; a       testicle.
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d8Antheridium \[d8]An`ther*id"i*um\, n.; pl. {Antheridia}.       [Anther + [?] (a Gr. diminutive ending).] (Bot.)       The male reproductive apparatus in the lower, consisting of a       cell or other cavity in which spermatozoids are produced; --       called also {spermary}. -- {An`ther*id"i*al}, a.
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d8Spermatheca \[d8]Sper`ma*the"ca\, n.; pl. {Spermathec[91]}.       [NL., from Gr. [?][?][?][?] seed + [?][?][?][?] case, or       receptacle.] (Zo[94]l.)       A small sac connected with the female reproductive organs of       insects and many other invertebrates, serving to receive and       retain the spermatozoa.
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d8Spermatium \[d8]Sper*ma"ti*um\, n.; pl. {Spermatia}. [NL.]       (Bot.)       One of the motionless spermatozoids in the conceptacles of       certain fungi. --J. H. Balfour.
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Spermatic \Sper*mat"ic\, a. [L. spermaticus, Gr. [?][?][?][?]:       cf. F. spermatique. See {Sperm}.] (Physiol.)       Of or pertaining to semen; as, the spermatic fluid, the       spermatic vessels, etc.          {Spermatic cord} (Anat.), the cord which suspends the             testicle within the scrotum. It is made up of a connective             tissue sheath inclosing the spermatic duct and             accompanying vessels and nerves.
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Animalcule \An`i*mal"cule\, n. [As if fr. a L. animalculum, dim.       of animal.]       1. A small animal, as a fly, spider, etc. [Obs.] --Ray.          2. (Zo[94]l.) An animal, invisible, or nearly so, to the             naked eye. See {Infusoria}.          Note: Many of the so-called animalcules have been shown to be                plants, having locomotive powers something like those                of animals. Among these are {Volvox}, the                {Desmidiac[91]}, and the siliceous {Diatomace[91]}.          {Spermatic animalcules}. See {Spermatozoa}.
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Spermatic \Sper*mat"ic\, a. [L. spermaticus, Gr. [?][?][?][?]:       cf. F. spermatique. See {Sperm}.] (Physiol.)       Of or pertaining to semen; as, the spermatic fluid, the       spermatic vessels, etc.          {Spermatic cord} (Anat.), the cord which suspends the             testicle within the scrotum. It is made up of a connective             tissue sheath inclosing the spermatic duct and             accompanying vessels and nerves.
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Spermatical \Sper"mat"ic*al\, a.       Spermatic.
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Spermatin \Sper"ma*tin\, n. (Physiol. Chem.)       A substance allied to alkali albumin and to mucin, present in       semen, to which it is said to impart the mucilaginous       character.
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Spermatism \Sper"ma*tism\, n. (Physiol.)       The emission of sperm, or semen.
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Spermatize \Sper"ma*tize\, v. i. [Gr. [?][?][?]. See {Sperm}.]       To yield seed; to emit seed, or sperm. [Obs.] --Sir T.       Browne.
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Spermato- \Sper"ma*to-\, Spermo- \Sper"mo-\       Combining forms from Gr. spe`rma, -atos, seed, sperm, semen       (of plants or animals); as, spermatoblast, spermoblast.
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d8Spermato94n \[d8]Sper`ma*to"[94]n\, n.; pl. {Spermatoa}. [NL.,       fr. Gr. spe`rma, -atos, seed + [?][?][?] an egg.] (Anat.)       A spermoblast. -- {Sper`ma*to"al}, a. --Owen.
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d8Spermato94n \[d8]Sper`ma*to"[94]n\, n.; pl. {Spermatoa}. [NL.,       fr. Gr. spe`rma, -atos, seed + [?][?][?] an egg.] (Anat.)       A spermoblast. -- {Sper`ma*to"al}, a. --Owen.
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Spermatoblast \Sper"ma*to*blast\, n.       Same as {Spermoblast}.
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Spermatocyte \Sper"ma*to*cyte\, n. [Spermato- + Gr. [?][?][?][?]       a hollow vessel.] (Physiol.)       Same as {Spermoblast}.
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Spermatogemma \Sper`ma*to*gem"ma\, n. [NL. See {Spermato-}, and       {Gemma}.] (Physiol.)       Same as {Spermosphere}.
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Spermatogenesis \Sper`ma*to*gen"e*sis\, n. [Spermato- +       genesis.] (Biol.)       The development of the spermatozoids.
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Spermatogenetic \Sper`ma*to*ge*net"ic\, a. (Physiol.)       Relating to, or connected with, spermatogenesis; as,       spermatogenetic function.
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Spermatogenous \Sper`ma*tog"e*nous\, a. [Spermato- + -genous.]       (Physiol.)       Sperm-producing.
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Spermatoid \Sper"ma*toid\, a. [Spermato- + -oid.] (Physiol.)       Spermlike; resembling sperm, or semen.
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Spermatophore \Sper"ma*to*phore\, n. [Spermato- + Gr. [?][?][?]       to bear.]       1. (Physiol.) Same as {Spermospore}.          2. (Zo[94]l.) A capsule or pocket inclosing a number of             spermatozoa. They are present in many annelids,             brachiopods, mollusks, and crustaceans. In cephalopods the             structure of the capsule is very complex.
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Spermatophorous \Sper`ma*toph"o*rous\, a. (Physiol.)       Producing seed, or sperm; seminiferous; as, the so-called       spermatophorous cells.
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Spermatophyte \Sper"ma*to"phyte`\, n.       Any plant of the phylum Spermatophyta. --       {Sper`ma*to*phyt"ic}, a.
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Spermatophyte \Sper"ma*to"phyte`\, n.       Any plant of the phylum Spermatophyta. --       {Sper`ma*to*phyt"ic}, a.
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Spermatorrhea \Sper`ma*tor*rhe"a\, Spermatorrhd2a    \Sper`ma*tor*rh[d2]"a\,, n. [NL., fr. Gr. spe`rma, -atos, seed +       [?][?][?] to flow.] (Med.)       Abnormally frequent involuntary emission of the semen without       copulation.
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Spermatorrhea \Sper`ma*tor*rhe"a\, Spermatorrhd2a    \Sper`ma*tor*rh[d2]"a\,, n. [NL., fr. Gr. spe`rma, -atos, seed +       [?][?][?] to flow.] (Med.)       Abnormally frequent involuntary emission of the semen without       copulation.
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Spermatospore \Sper"ma*to*spore\, n.       Same as {Spermospore}.
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Spermatozoid \Sper`ma*to*zo"id\, n. [Spermatozo[94]n + Gr.       [?][?][?] form.] (Biol.)       The male germ cell in animals and plants, the essential       element in fertilization; a microscopic animalcule-like       particle, usually provided with one or more cilia by which it       is capable of active motion. In animals, the familiar type is       that of a small, more or less ovoid head, with a delicate       threadlike cilium, or tail. Called also {spermatozo[94]n}. In       plants the more usual term is {antherozoid}.
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d8Spermatozo94n \[d8]Sper`ma*to*zo"[94]n\, n.; pl.       {Spermatozoa}. [NL., fr. Gr. [?][?][?], sperm + [?][?][?] an       animal.] (Biol.)       Same as {Spermatozoid}.
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Spermatozoid \Sper`ma*to*zo"id\, n. [Spermatozo[94]n + Gr.       [?][?][?] form.] (Biol.)       The male germ cell in animals and plants, the essential       element in fertilization; a microscopic animalcule-like       particle, usually provided with one or more cilia by which it       is capable of active motion. In animals, the familiar type is       that of a small, more or less ovoid head, with a delicate       threadlike cilium, or tail. Called also {spermatozo[94]n}. In       plants the more usual term is {antherozoid}.
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Spermatozooid \Sper`ma*to*zo"oid\n. (Biol.)       A spermatozoid.
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Spermic \Sper"mic\, a.       Of or pertaining to sperm, or semen.
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d8Spermidium \[d8]Sper*mid"i*um\, n.; pl. {Spermidia}. [Nl., fr.       Gr. spe`rma seed.] (Bot.)       An achenium.
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Spermism \Sperm"ism\, n. [Gr. [?] seed, sperm + -ism.] (Biol.)       The theory, formerly held by many, that the sperm or       spermatozo[94]n contains the germ of the future embryo;       animalculism.
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Spermist \Sperm"ist\, n. (Biol.)       A believer in the doctrine, formerly current, of encasement       in the male (see {Encasement}), in which the seminal thread,       or spermatozoid, was considered as the real animal germ, the       head being the true animal head and the tail the body.
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Spermato- \Sper"ma*to-\, Spermo- \Sper"mo-\       Combining forms from Gr. spe`rma, -atos, seed, sperm, semen       (of plants or animals); as, spermatoblast, spermoblast.
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Spermoblast \Sper"mo*blast\, n. [Spermo- + -blast.] (Physiol.)       One of the cells formed by the division of the spermospore,       each of which is destined to become a spermatozoid; a       spermatocyte; a spermatoblast.
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Spermoderm \Sper"mo*derm\, n. [Spermo- + derm: cf. F.       spermoderme.] (Bot.)       The covering of a seed; -- sometimes limited to the outer       coat or testa. --Lindley.
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Spermologist \Sper*mol"o*gist\, n. [Gr. [?][?][?][?][?] picking       up seeds; spe`rma sperm, seed + [?][?][?][?] to gather.]       One who treats of, or collects, seeds. --Bailey.
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Spermophile \Sper"mo*phile\, n. [Gr. spe`rma a seed + fi`los       loving, fond.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any ground squirrel of the genus {Spermophilus}; a gopher.       See Illust. under {Gopher}.
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Suslik \Sus"lik\, n. [Russ. s[a3]slik'.] (Zo[94]l.)       A ground squirrel ({Spermophilus citillus}) of Europe and       Asia. It has large cheek pouches. [Written also {souslik}.]
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Gopher \Go"pher\, n. [F. gaufre waffle, honeycomb. See       {Gauffer}.] (Zo[94]l.)       1. One of several North American burrowing rodents of the             genera {Geomys} and {Thomomys}, of the family             {Geomyid[91]}; -- called also {pocket gopher} and {pouched             rat}. See {Pocket gopher}, and {Tucan}.          Note: The name was originally given by French settlers to                many burrowing rodents, from their honeycombing the                earth.          2. One of several western American species of the genus             {Spermophilus}, of the family {Sciurid[91]}; as, the gray             gopher ({Spermophilus Franklini}) and the striped gopher             ({S. tridecemlineatus}); -- called also {striped prairie             squirrel}, {leopard marmot}, and {leopard spermophile}.             See {Spermophile}.          3. A large land tortoise ({Testudo Carilina}) of the Southern             United States, which makes extensive burrows.          4. A large burrowing snake ({Spilotes Couperi}) of the             Southern United States.          {Gopher drift} (Mining), an irregular prospecting drift,             following or seeking the ore without regard to regular             grade or section. --Raymond.
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Spermophore \Sper"mo*phore\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       A spermatophore.
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Spermophyte \Sper"mo*phyte\, n. (Bot.)       Any plant which produces true seeds; -- a term recently       proposed to replace ph[ae]nogam.
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Spermophytic \Sper`mo*phyt"ic\, a. (Bot.)       Capable of producing seeds; ph[ae]nogamic.
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Spermosphere \Sper"mo*sphere\, n. [Spermo- + sphere.] (Physiol.)       A mass or ball of cells formed by the repeated division of a       male germinal cell (spermospore), each constituent cell       (spermoblast) of which is converted into a spermatozoid; a       spermatogemma.
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Spermospore \Sper"mo*spore\, n. [Spermo- + spore.] (Physiol.)       The male germinal or seminal cell, from the breaking up of       which the spermoblasts are formed and ultimately the       spermatozoids; a spermatospore. --Balfour.
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Spermule \Sper"mule\, n. [Dim. fr. sperm.] (Physiol.)       A sperm cell. --Haeckel.
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Sperm whale \Sperm" whale`\ (Zo[94]l.)       A very large toothed whale ({Physeter macrocephalus}), having       a head of enormous size. The upper jaw is destitute of teeth.       In the upper part of the head, above the skull, there is a       large cavity, or case, filled with oil and spermaceti. This       whale sometimes grows to the length of more than eighty feet.       It is found in the warmer parts of all the oceans. Called       also {cachalot}, and {spermaceti whale}.          {Pygmy sperm whale} (Zo[94]l.), a small whale ({Kogia             breviceps}), seldom twenty feet long, native of tropical             seas, but occasionally found on the American coast. Called             also {snub-nosed cachalot}.          {Sperm-whale porpoise} (Zo[94]l.), a toothed cetacean             ({Hypero[94]don bidens}), found on both sides of the             Atlantic and valued for its oil. The adult becomes about             twenty-five feet long, and its head is very large and             thick. Called also {bottle-nosed whale}.
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Sphere \Sphere\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sphered}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sphering}.]       1. To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to insphere.                         The glorious planet Sol In noble eminence enthroned                      and sphered Amidst the other.            --Shak.          2. To form into roundness; to make spherical, or spheral; to             perfect. --Tennyson.
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Spheromere \Sphe"ro*mere\, n. [Sphere + -mere.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of the several symmetrical segments arranged around       the central axis and composing the body of a radiate anmal.
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Spherometer \Sphe*rom"e*ter\, n. [Sphere + -meter: cf. F.       sph[82]rom[8a]tre.] (Physics)       An instrument for measuring the curvature of spherical       surface, as of lenses for telescope, etc.
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Shovelhead \Shov"el*head`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       A shark ({Sphryna tiburio}) allied to the hammerhead, and       native of the warmer parts of the Atlantic and Pacific       oceans; -- called also {bonnet shark}.
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d8Becuna \[d8]Be*cu"na\, n. [Sp.] (Zo[94]l.)       A fish of the Mediterranean ({Sphyr[91]na spet}). See       {Barracuda}.
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Barracuda \Bar`ra*cu"da\, Barracouata \Bar`ra*cou"ata\, n.       1. (Zo[94]l.) A voracious pikelike, marine fish, of the genus             {Sphyr[91]na}, sometimes used as food.          Note: That of Europe and our Atlantic coast is {Sphyr[91]na                spet} (or {S. vulgaris}); a southern species is {S.                picuda}; the Californian is {S. argentea}.          2. (Zo[94]l.) A large edible fresh-water fish of Australia             and New Zealand ({Thyrsites atun}).
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Sphyr91noid \Sphy*r[91]"noid\, a.[L. sphyraena a kind of sea       fish (Gr. sfy`raina) + -oid.] (Zo[94]l.)       Of or pertaining to the {Sphyr[91]nid[91]}, a family of       marine fishes including the barracudas.
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Sphyr91noid \Sphy*r[91]"noid\, a.[L. sphyraena a kind of sea       fish (Gr. sfy`raina) + -oid.] (Zo[94]l.)       Of or pertaining to the {Sphyr[91]nid[91]}, a family of       marine fishes including the barracudas.
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Bonnet \Bon"net\ (b[ocr]n"n[ecr]t), n. [OE. bonet, OF. bonet,       bonete. F. bonnet fr. LL. bonneta, bonetum; orig. the name of       a stuff, and of unknown origin.]       1. A headdress for men and boys; a cap. [Obs.] --Milton.             --Shak.          2. A soft, elastic, very durable cap, made of thick, seamless             woolen stuff, and worn by men in Scotland.                         And p[?]i[?]s and bonnets waving high. --Sir W.                                                                               Scott.          3. A covering for the head, worn by women, usually protecting             more or less the back and sides of the head, but no part             of the forehead. The shape of the bonnet varies greatly at             different times; formerly the front part projected, and             spread outward, like the mouth of a funnel.          4. Anything resembling a bonnet in shape or use; as,             (a) (Fort.) A small defense work at a salient angle; or a                   part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part                   from enfilade fire.             (b) A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as                   a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught                   of a chimney, etc.             (c) A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to                   prevent escape of sparks.             (d) A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its                   occupants from objects falling down the shaft.             (e) In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the                   valve chambers.          5. (Naut.) An additional piece of canvas laced to the foot of             a jib or foresail in moderate winds. --Hakluyt.          6. The second stomach of a ruminating animal.          7. An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices             others to bet or to bid; a decoy. [Cant]          {Bonnet head} (Zo[94]l.), a shark ({Sphyrna tiburio}) of the             southern United States and West Indies.          {Bonnet limpet} (Zo[94]l.), a name given, from their shape,             to various species of shells (family {Calyptr[91]id[91]}).                      {Bonnet monkey} (Zo[94]l.), an East Indian monkey ({Macacus             sinicus}), with a tuft of hair on its head; the munga.          {Bonnet piece}, a gold coin of the time of James V. of             Scotland, the king's head on which wears a bonnet. --Sir             W. Scott.          {To have a bee in the bonnet}. See under {Bee}.          {Black bonnet}. See under {Black}.          {Blue bonnet}. See in the Vocabulary.
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Hammerhead \Ham"mer*head`\, n.       1. (Zo[94]l.) A shark of the genus {Sphyrna} or {Zyg[91]na},             having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the             head, which gives it a hammer shape. The {Sphyrna             zyg[91]na} is found in the North Atlantic. Called also             {hammer fish}, and {balance fish}.
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Spirant \Spi"rant\, n. [L. spirans, -antis, p. pr. of spirare to       breathe. See {Spirit}.] (Phon.)       A term used differently by different authorities; -- by some       as equivalent to fricative, -- that is, as including all the       continuous consonants, except the nasals m, n, ng; with the       further exception, by others, of the liquids r, l, and the       semivowels w, y; by others limited to f, v, th surd and       sonant, and the sound of German ch, -- thus excluding the       sibilants, as well as the nasals, liquids, and semivowels.       See Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 197-208.
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Spiranthy \Spi*ran"thy\, n. [Gr. [?][?][?] a coil + [?][?][?]       flower.] (Bot.)       The occasional twisted growth of the parts of a flower.
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Spire \Spire\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Spired}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spiring}.]       To shoot forth, or up in, or as if in, a spire. --Emerson.                   It is not so apt to spire up as the other sorts, being                more inclined to branch into arms.         --Mortimer.
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Spiring \Spir"ing\, a.       Shooting up in a spire or spires. [bd]The spiring grass.[b8]       --Dryton.
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Spirometer \Spi*rom"e*ter\, n. [L. spirare to breathe + -meter.]       An instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs,       or the volume of air which can be expelled from the chest       after the deepest possible inspiration. Cf. {Pneumatometer}.
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Spirometry \Spi*rom"e*try\, n.       The act or process of measuring the chest capacity by means       of a spirometer.
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d8Zo94sporangium \[d8]Zo`[94]*spo*ran"gi*um\, n.; pl.       {-sporangia}. [NL. See {Zo[94]-}, and {Sporangium}.] (Bot.)       A spore, or conceptacle containing zo[94]spores.
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d8Sporangium \[d8]Spo*ran"gi*um\, n.; pl. {Sporangia}. [NL., fr.       Gr. [?] a sowing, seed + [?] a receptacle.] (Bot.)       A spore case in the cryptogamous plants, as in ferns, etc.
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d8Zo94sporangium \[d8]Zo`[94]*spo*ran"gi*um\, n.; pl.       {-sporangia}. [NL. See {Zo[94]-}, and {Sporangium}.] (Bot.)       A spore, or conceptacle containing zo[94]spores.
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d8Sporangium \[d8]Spo*ran"gi*um\, n.; pl. {Sporangia}. [NL., fr.       Gr. [?] a sowing, seed + [?] a receptacle.] (Bot.)       A spore case in the cryptogamous plants, as in ferns, etc.
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Sporangiophore \Spo*ran"gi*o*phore\, n. [Sporangium + Gr. [?] to       bear.] (Bot.)       The axis or receptacle in certain ferns (as {Trichomanes}),       which bears the sporangia.
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Sporran \Spor"ran\ (sp[ocr]r"r[ait]n), n. [Gael. sporan.]       A large purse or pouch made of skin with the hair or fur on,       worn in front of the kilt by Highlanders when in full dress.
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Sprain \Sprain\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprained}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spraining}.] [OF. espreindreto press, to force out, F.       [82]preindre, fr. L. exprimere. See {Express}, v. t., and cf.       {Spraints}.]       To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and       excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or       stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain       one's ankle.
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Sprain \Sprain\, n.       The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining;       as, a bad sprain of the wrist.          {Sprain fracture} (Med.), the separation of a tendon from its             point of insertion, with the detachment of a shell of bone             to which the tendon is attached.
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Sprain \Sprain\, n.       The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining;       as, a bad sprain of the wrist.          {Sprain fracture} (Med.), the separation of a tendon from its             point of insertion, with the detachment of a shell of bone             to which the tendon is attached.
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Sprain \Sprain\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprained}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spraining}.] [OF. espreindreto press, to force out, F.       [82]preindre, fr. L. exprimere. See {Express}, v. t., and cf.       {Spraints}.]       To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and       excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or       stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain       one's ankle.
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Sprain \Sprain\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprained}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spraining}.] [OF. espreindreto press, to force out, F.       [82]preindre, fr. L. exprimere. See {Express}, v. t., and cf.       {Spraints}.]       To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and       excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or       stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain       one's ankle.
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Spraints \Spraints\, n. pl. [OF. espraintes, espreintes, F.       [82]preintes from espreinte a desire to go to stool, from       espreindre. See {Sprain}, v. t.]       The dung of an otter.
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Sprang \Sprang\,       imp. of {Spring}.
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Spring \Spring\, v. i. [imp. {Sprang}or {Sprung}; p. p.       {Sprung}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Springing}.] [AS. springan; akin       to D. & G. springen, OS. & OHG. springan, Icel. & Sw.       springa, Dan. springe; cf. Gr. [?] to hasten. Cf. {Springe},       {Sprinkle}.]       1. To leap; to bound; to jump.                         The mountain stag that springs From height to                      height, and bounds along the plains.   --Philips.          2. To issue with speed and violence; to move with activity;             to dart; to shoot.                         And sudden light Sprung through the vaulted roof.                                                                               --Dryden.          3. To start or rise suddenly, as from a covert.                         Watchful as fowlers when their game will spring.                                                                               --Otway.          4. To fly back; as, a bow, when bent, springs back by its             elastic power.          5. To bend from a straight direction or plane surface; to             become warped; as, a piece of timber, or a plank,             sometimes springs in seasoning.          6. To shoot up, out, or forth; to come to the light; to begin             to appear; to emerge; as a plant from its seed, as streams             from their source, and the like; -often followed by up,             forth, or out.                         Till well nigh the day began to spring. --Chaucer.                         To satisfy the desolate and waste ground, and to                      cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth.                                                                               --Job xxxviii.                                                                               27.                         Do not blast my springing hopes.         --Rowe.                         O, spring to light; auspicious Babe, be born.                                                                               --Pope.          7. To issue or proceed, as from a parent or ancestor; to             result, as from a cause, motive, reason, or principle.                         [They found] new hope to spring Out of despair, joy,                      but with fear yet linked.                  --Milton.          8. To grow; to prosper.                         What makes all this, but Jupiter the king, At whose                      command we perish, and we spring?      --Dryden.          {To spring at}, to leap toward; to attempt to reach by a             leap.          {To spring forth}, to leap out; to rush out.          {To spring in}, to rush in; to enter with a leap or in haste.                      {To spring on} [or] {upon}, to leap on; to rush on with haste             or violence; to assault.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Sprenge \Sprenge\, v. t. [OE. sprengen, p. p. sprent, spreint,       from AS. sprengen to sprinkle. See {Sprinkle}.]       To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.] --Wyclif (1 Pet. i. 2).
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Sprengel pump \Spreng"el pump`\ (Physics)       A form of air pump in which exhaustion is produced by a       stream of mercury running down a narrow tube, in the manner       of an aspirator; -- named from the inventor.
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Sprent \Sprent\, obs.       p. p. of {Sprenge}. Sprinkled.                   All the ground with purple blood was sprent. --Spenser.
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Spreynd \Spreynd\, obs.       p. p. of {Sprenge}. Sprinkled.                   When spreynd was holy water.                  --Chaucer.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, v. t.       1. To cause to spring up; to start or rouse, as game; to             cause to rise from the earth, or from a covert; as, to             spring a pheasant.          2. To produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, v. i. [imp. {Sprang}or {Sprung}; p. p.       {Sprung}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Springing}.] [AS. springan; akin       to D. & G. springen, OS. & OHG. springan, Icel. & Sw.       springa, Dan. springe; cf. Gr. [?] to hasten. Cf. {Springe},       {Sprinkle}.]       1. To leap; to bound; to jump.                         The mountain stag that springs From height to                      height, and bounds along the plains.   --Philips.          2. To issue with speed and violence; to move with activity;             to dart; to shoot.                         And sudden light Sprung through the vaulted roof.                                                                               --Dryden.          3. To start or rise suddenly, as from a covert.                         Watchful as fowlers when their game will spring.                                                                               --Otway.          4. To fly back; as, a bow, when bent, springs back by its             elastic power.          5. To bend from a straight direction or plane surface; to             become warped; as, a piece of timber, or a plank,             sometimes springs in seasoning.          6. To shoot up, out, or forth; to come to the light; to begin             to appear; to emerge; as a plant from its seed, as streams             from their source, and the like; -often followed by up,             forth, or out.                         Till well nigh the day began to spring. --Chaucer.                         To satisfy the desolate and waste ground, and to                      cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth.                                                                               --Job xxxviii.                                                                               27.                         Do not blast my springing hopes.         --Rowe.                         O, spring to light; auspicious Babe, be born.                                                                               --Pope.          7. To issue or proceed, as from a parent or ancestor; to             result, as from a cause, motive, reason, or principle.                         [They found] new hope to spring Out of despair, joy,                      but with fear yet linked.                  --Milton.          8. To grow; to prosper.                         What makes all this, but Jupiter the king, At whose                      command we perish, and we spring?      --Dryden.          {To spring at}, to leap toward; to attempt to reach by a             leap.          {To spring forth}, to leap out; to rush out.          {To spring in}, to rush in; to enter with a leap or in haste.                      {To spring on} [or] {upon}, to leap on; to rush on with haste             or violence; to assault.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Claytonia \[d8]Clay*to"ni*a\, n. [Named after Dr.John Clayton,       an American botanist.] (Bot.)       An American genus of perennial herbs with delicate blossoms;       -- sometimes called {spring beauty}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Claytonia \[d8]Clay*to"ni*a\, n. [Named after Dr.John Clayton,       an American botanist.] (Bot.)       An American genus of perennial herbs with delicate blossoms;       -- sometimes called {spring beauty}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Elater \[d8]El"a*ter\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] driver, fr. [?] to       drive.]       1. (Bot.) An elastic spiral filament for dispersing the             spores, as in some liverworts.          2. (Zo[94]l.) Any beetle of the family {Elaterid[91]}, having             the habit, when laid on the back, of giving a sudden             upward spring, by a quick movement of the articulation             between the abdomen and thorax; -- called also {click             beetle}, {spring beetle}, and {snapping beetle}.          3. (Zo[94]l.) The caudal spring used by {Podura} and related             insects for leaping. See {Collembola}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Elater \[d8]El"a*ter\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. [?] driver, fr. [?] to       drive.]       1. (Bot.) An elastic spiral filament for dispersing the             spores, as in some liverworts.          2. (Zo[94]l.) Any beetle of the family {Elaterid[91]}, having             the habit, when laid on the back, of giving a sudden             upward spring, by a quick movement of the articulation             between the abdomen and thorax; -- called also {click             beetle}, {spring beetle}, and {snapping beetle}.          3. (Zo[94]l.) The caudal spring used by {Podura} and related             insects for leaping. See {Collembola}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Spring \Spring\, n. [AS. spring a fountain, a leap. See       {Spring}, v. i.]       1. A leap; a bound; a jump.                         The prisoner, with a spring, from prison broke.                                                                               --Dryden.          2. A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its             former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow.          3. Elastic power or force.                         Heavens! what a spring was in his arm! --Dryden.          4. An elastic body of any kind, as steel, India rubber, tough             wood, or compressed air, used for various mechanical             purposes, as receiving and imparting power, diminishing             concussion, regulating motion, measuring weight or other             force.          Note: The principal varieties of springs used in mechanisms                are the spiral spring (Fig. a), the coil spring (Fig.                b), the elliptic spring (Fig. c), the half-elliptic                spring (Fig. d), the volute spring, the India-rubber                spring, the atmospheric spring, etc.          5. Any source of supply; especially, the source from which a             stream proceeds; as issue of water from the earth; a             natural fountain. [bd]All my springs are in thee.[b8]             --Ps. lxxxvii. 7. [bd]A secret spring of spiritual             joy.[b8] --Bentley. [bd]The sacred spring whence and honor             streams.[b8] --Sir J. Davies.          6. Any active power; that by which action, or motion, is             produced or propagated; cause; origin; motive.                         Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The                      hero's glory, or the virgin's love.   --Pope.          7. That which springs, or is originated, from a source; as:             (a) A race; lineage. [Obs.] --Chapman.             (b) A youth; a springal. [Obs.] --Spenser.             (c) A shoot; a plant; a young tree; also, a grove of                   trees; woodland. [Obs.] --Spenser. Milton.          8. That which causes one to spring; specifically, a lively             tune. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.          9. The season of the year when plants begin to vegetate and             grow; the vernal season, usually comprehending the months             of March, April, and May, in the middle latitudes north of             the equator. [bd]The green lap of the new-come spring.[b8]             --Shak.          Note: Spring of the astronomical year begins with the vernal                equinox, about March 21st, and ends with the summer                solstice, about June 21st.          10. The time of growth and progress; early portion; first             stage. [bd]The spring of the day.[b8] --1 Sam. ix. 26.                         O how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain                      glory of an April day.                     --Shak.          11. (Naut.)             (a) A crack or fissure in a mast or yard, running                   obliquely or transversely.             (b) A line led from a vessel's quarter to her cable so                   that by tightening or slacking it she can be made to                   lie in any desired position; a line led diagonally                   from the bow or stern of a vessel to some point upon                   the wharf to which she is moored.          {Air spring}, {Boiling spring}, etc. See under {Air},             {Boiling}, etc.          {Spring back} (Bookbinding), a back with a curved piece of             thin sheet iron or of stiff pasteboard fastened to the             inside, the effect of which is to make the leaves of a             book thus bound (as a ledger or other account or blank             book) spring up and lie flat.          {Spring balance}, a contrivance for measuring weight or force             by the elasticity of a spiral spring of steel.          {Spring beam}, a beam that supports the side of a paddle box.             See {Paddle beam}, under {Paddle}, n.          {Spring beauty}.             (a) (Bot.) Any plant of the genus {Claytonia}, delicate                   herbs with somewhat fleshy leaves and pretty                   blossoms, appearing in springtime.             (b) (Zo[94]l.) A small, elegant American butterfly                   ({Erora l[91]ta}) which appears in spring. The hind                   wings of the male are brown, bordered with deep blue;                   those of the female are mostly blue.          {Spring bed}, a mattress, under bed, or bed bottom, in which             springs, as of metal, are employed to give the required             elasticity.          {Spring beetle} (Zo[94]l.), a snapping beetle; an elater.          {Spring box}, the box or barrel in a watch, or other piece of             mechanism, in which the spring is contained.          {Spring fly} (Zo[94]l.), a caddice fly; -- so called because             it appears in the spring.          {Spring grass} (Bot.), a vernal grass. See under {Vernal}.          {Spring gun}, a firearm disharged by a spring, when this is             trodden upon or is otherwise moved.          {Spring hook} (Locomotive Engines), one of the hooks which             fix the driving-wheel spring to the frame.          {Spring latch}, a latch that fastens with a spring.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Springing \Spring"ing\, n.       1. The act or process of one who, or that which, springs.          2. Growth; increase; also, that which springs up; a shoot; a             plant.                         Thou blessest the springing thereof.   --Ps. lxv. 10.          {Springing line of an arch} (Arch.), the horizontal line             drawn through the junction of the vertical face of the             impost with the curve of the intrados; -- called also             {spring of an arch}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Springing \Spring"ing\, n.       1. The act or process of one who, or that which, springs.          2. Growth; increase; also, that which springs up; a shoot; a             plant.                         Thou blessest the springing thereof.   --Ps. lxv. 10.          {Springing line of an arch} (Arch.), the horizontal line             drawn through the junction of the vertical face of the             impost with the curve of the intrados; -- called also             {spring of an arch}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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Spring steel \Spring steel\       A variety of steel, elastic, strong, and tough, rolled for       springs, etc.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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Tide \Tide\, n. [AS. t[c6]d time; akin to OS. & OFries. t[c6]d,       D. tijd, G. zeit, OHG. z[c6]t, Icel. t[c6][?], Sw. & Dan.       tid, and probably to Skr. aditi unlimited, endless, where a-       is a negative prefix. [fb]58. Cf. {Tidings}, {Tidy}, {Till},       prep., {Time}.]       1. Time; period; season. [Obsoles.] [bd]This lusty summer's             tide.[b8] --Chaucer.                         And rest their weary limbs a tide.      --Spenser.                         Which, at the appointed tide, Each one did make his                      bride.                                                --Spenser.                         At the tide of Christ his birth.         --Fuller.          2. The alternate rising and falling of the waters of the             ocean, and of bays, rivers, etc., connected therewith. The             tide ebbs and flows twice in each lunar day, or the space             of a little more than twenty-four hours. It is occasioned             by the attraction of the sun and moon (the influence of             the latter being three times that of the former), acting             unequally on the waters in different parts of the earth,             thus disturbing their equilibrium. A high tide upon one             side of the earth is accompanied by a high tide upon the             opposite side. Hence, when the sun and moon are in             conjunction or opposition, as at new moon and full moon,             their action is such as to produce a greater than the             usual tide, called the {spring tide}, as represented in             the cut. When the moon is in the first or third quarter,             the sun's attraction in part counteracts the effect of the             moon's attraction, thus producing under the moon a smaller             tide than usual, called the {neap tide}.          Note: The flow or rising of the water is called flood tide,                and the reflux, ebb tide.          3. A stream; current; flood; as, a tide of blood. [bd]Let in             the tide of knaves once more; my cook and I'll             provide.[b8] --Shak.          4. Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events;             course; current.                         There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken                      at the flood, leads on to fortune.      --Shak.          5. Violent confluence. [Obs.] --Bacon.          6. (Mining) The period of twelve hours.          {Atmospheric tides}, tidal movements of the atmosphere             similar to those of the ocean, and produced in the same             manner by the attractive forces of the sun and moon.          {Inferior tide}. See under {Inferior}, a.          {To work double tides}. See under {Work}, v. t.          {Tide day}, the interval between the occurrences of two             consecutive maxima of the resultant wave at the same             place. Its length varies as the components of sun and moon             waves approach to, or recede from, one another. A             retardation from this cause is called the lagging of the             tide, while the acceleration of the recurrence of high             water is termed the priming of the tide. See {Lag of the             tide}, under 2d {Lag}.          {Tide dial}, a dial to exhibit the state of the tides at any             time.          {Tide gate}.             (a) An opening through which water may flow freely when                   the tide sets in one direction, but which closes                   automatically and prevents the water from flowing in                   the other direction.             (b) (Naut.) A place where the tide runs with great                   velocity, as through a gate.          {Tide gauge}, a gauge for showing the height of the tide;             especially, a contrivance for registering the state of the             tide continuously at every instant of time. --Brande & C.          {Tide lock}, a lock situated between an inclosed basin, or a             canal, and the tide water of a harbor or river, when they             are on different levels, so that craft can pass either way             at all times of the tide; -- called also {guard lock}.          {Tide mill}. (a) A mill operated by the tidal currents.             (b) A mill for clearing lands from tide water.          {Tide rip}, a body of water made rough by the conflict of             opposing tides or currents.          {Tide table}, a table giving the time of the rise and fall of             the tide at any place.          {Tide water}, water affected by the flow of the tide; hence,             broadly, the seaboard.          {Tide wave}, [or] {Tidal wave}, the swell of water as the             tide moves. That of the ocean is called primitive; that of             bays or channels derivative. --Whewell.          {Tide wheel}, a water wheel so constructed as to be moved by             the ebb or flow of the tide.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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Tide \Tide\, n. [AS. t[c6]d time; akin to OS. & OFries. t[c6]d,       D. tijd, G. zeit, OHG. z[c6]t, Icel. t[c6][?], Sw. & Dan.       tid, and probably to Skr. aditi unlimited, endless, where a-       is a negative prefix. [fb]58. Cf. {Tidings}, {Tidy}, {Till},       prep., {Time}.]       1. Time; period; season. [Obsoles.] [bd]This lusty summer's             tide.[b8] --Chaucer.                         And rest their weary limbs a tide.      --Spenser.                         Which, at the appointed tide, Each one did make his                      bride.                                                --Spenser.                         At the tide of Christ his birth.         --Fuller.          2. The alternate rising and falling of the waters of the             ocean, and of bays, rivers, etc., connected therewith. The             tide ebbs and flows twice in each lunar day, or the space             of a little more than twenty-four hours. It is occasioned             by the attraction of the sun and moon (the influence of             the latter being three times that of the former), acting             unequally on the waters in different parts of the earth,             thus disturbing their equilibrium. A high tide upon one             side of the earth is accompanied by a high tide upon the             opposite side. Hence, when the sun and moon are in             conjunction or opposition, as at new moon and full moon,             their action is such as to produce a greater than the             usual tide, called the {spring tide}, as represented in             the cut. When the moon is in the first or third quarter,             the sun's attraction in part counteracts the effect of the             moon's attraction, thus producing under the moon a smaller             tide than usual, called the {neap tide}.          Note: The flow or rising of the water is called flood tide,                and the reflux, ebb tide.          3. A stream; current; flood; as, a tide of blood. [bd]Let in             the tide of knaves once more; my cook and I'll             provide.[b8] --Shak.          4. Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events;             course; current.                         There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken                      at the flood, leads on to fortune.      --Shak.          5. Violent confluence. [Obs.] --Bacon.          6. (Mining) The period of twelve hours.          {Atmospheric tides}, tidal movements of the atmosphere             similar to those of the ocean, and produced in the same             manner by the attractive forces of the sun and moon.          {Inferior tide}. See under {Inferior}, a.          {To work double tides}. See under {Work}, v. t.          {Tide day}, the interval between the occurrences of two             consecutive maxima of the resultant wave at the same             place. Its length varies as the components of sun and moon             waves approach to, or recede from, one another. A             retardation from this cause is called the lagging of the             tide, while the acceleration of the recurrence of high             water is termed the priming of the tide. See {Lag of the             tide}, under 2d {Lag}.          {Tide dial}, a dial to exhibit the state of the tides at any             time.          {Tide gate}.             (a) An opening through which water may flow freely when                   the tide sets in one direction, but which closes                   automatically and prevents the water from flowing in                   the other direction.             (b) (Naut.) A place where the tide runs with great                   velocity, as through a gate.          {Tide gauge}, a gauge for showing the height of the tide;             especially, a contrivance for registering the state of the             tide continuously at every instant of time. --Brande & C.          {Tide lock}, a lock situated between an inclosed basin, or a             canal, and the tide water of a harbor or river, when they             are on different levels, so that craft can pass either way             at all times of the tide; -- called also {guard lock}.          {Tide mill}. (a) A mill operated by the tidal currents.             (b) A mill for clearing lands from tide water.          {Tide rip}, a body of water made rough by the conflict of             opposing tides or currents.          {Tide table}, a table giving the time of the rise and fall of             the tide at any place.          {Tide water}, water affected by the flow of the tide; hence,             broadly, the seaboard.          {Tide wave}, [or] {Tidal wave}, the swell of water as the             tide moves. That of the ocean is called primitive; that of             bays or channels derivative. --Whewell.          {Tide wheel}, a water wheel so constructed as to be moved by             the ebb or flow of the tide.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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{Spring lock}, a lock that fastens with a spring.          {Spring mattress}, a spring bed.          {Spring of an arch} (Arch.) See {Springing line of an arch},             under {Springing}.          {Spring of pork}, the lower part of a fore quarter, which is             divided from the neck, and has the leg and foot without             the shoulder. [Obs.] --Nares.                         Sir, pray hand the spring of pork to me. --Gayton.          {Spring pin} (Locomotive Engines), an iron rod fitted between             the springs and the axle boxes, to sustain and regulate             the pressure on the axles.          {Spring rye}, a kind of rye sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter rye, sown in autumn.          {Spring stay} (Naut.), a preventer stay, to assist the             regular one. --R. H. Dana, Jr.          {Spring tide}, the tide which happens at, or soon after, the             new and the full moon, and which rises higher than common             tides. See {Tide}.          {Spring wagon}, a wagon in which springs are interposed             between the body and the axles to form elastic supports.                      {Spring wheat}, any kind of wheat sown in the spring; -- in             distinction from winter wheat, which is sown in autumn.
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Springal \Spring"al\, Springald \Spring"ald\, Springall    \Spring"all\, a. [Scot. springald, springel, fr. Scot. & E.       spring.]       An active, springly young man. [Obs.] [bd]There came two       springals of full tender years.[b8] --Spenser.                   Joseph, when he was sold to Potiphar, that great man,                was a fair young springall.                     --Latimer.
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Springal \Spring"al\, n. [OF. espringale; of Teutonic origin,       akin to E. spring.]       An ancient military engine for casting stones and arrows by       means of a spring.
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Springal \Spring"al\, Springald \Spring"ald\, Springall    \Spring"all\, a. [Scot. springald, springel, fr. Scot. & E.       spring.]       An active, springly young man. [Obs.] [bd]There came two       springals of full tender years.[b8] --Spenser.                   Joseph, when he was sold to Potiphar, that great man,                was a fair young springall.                     --Latimer.
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Springal \Spring"al\, Springald \Spring"ald\, Springall    \Spring"all\, a. [Scot. springald, springel, fr. Scot. & E.       spring.]       An active, springly young man. [Obs.] [bd]There came two       springals of full tender years.[b8] --Spenser.                   Joseph, when he was sold to Potiphar, that great man,                was a fair young springall.                     --Latimer.
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Springboard \Spring"board`\, n.       An elastic board, secured at the ends, or at one end, often       by elastic supports, used in performing feats of agility or       in exercising.
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d8Springbok \[d8]Spring"bok`\, Springbuck \Spring"buck`\, n. [D.       springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]       (Zo[94]l.)       A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its       graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of       springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white       dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the       rump and tail. Called also {springer}. [Written also       {springboc}, and {springbock}.]
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d8Springbok \[d8]Spring"bok`\, Springbuck \Spring"buck`\, n. [D.       springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]       (Zo[94]l.)       A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its       graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of       springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white       dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the       rump and tail. Called also {springer}. [Written also       {springboc}, and {springbock}.]
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d8Springbok \[d8]Spring"bok`\, Springbuck \Spring"buck`\, n. [D.       springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]       (Zo[94]l.)       A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its       graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of       springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white       dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the       rump and tail. Called also {springer}. [Written also       {springboc}, and {springbock}.]
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Springe \Springe\, n. [From {Spring}, v. i.: cf. G. sprenkel,       Prov. E. springle.]       A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a       sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a       gin; a snare.                   As a woodcock to mine own springe.         --Shak.
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Springe \Springe\, v. t.       To catch in a springe; to insnare. [R.]
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Springe \Spring"e\ (? [or] ?), v. t. [OE. sprengen. See       {Sprinkle}.]       To sprinkle; to scatter. [Obs.]                   He would sowen some difficulty, Or springen cockle in                our cleane corn.                                    --Chaucer.
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d8Springbok \[d8]Spring"bok`\, Springbuck \Spring"buck`\, n. [D.       springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]       (Zo[94]l.)       A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its       graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of       springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white       dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the       rump and tail. Called also {springer}. [Written also       {springboc}, and {springbock}.]
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Springer \Spring"er\, n.       1. One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who             rouses game.          2. A young plant. [Obs.] --Evelyn.          3. (Arch.)             (a) The impost, or point at which an arch rests upon its                   support, and from which it seems to spring. Hence:             (b) The bottom stone of an arch, which lies on the impost.                   The skew back is one form of springer.             (c) The rib of a groined vault, as being the solid                   abutment for each section of vaulting.          4. (Zo[94]l.) The grampus.          5. (Zo[94]l.) A variety of the field spaniel. See {Spaniel}.          6. (Zo[94]l.) A species of antelope; the sprinkbok.
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d8Springbok \[d8]Spring"bok`\, Springbuck \Spring"buck`\, n. [D.       springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]       (Zo[94]l.)       A South African gazelle ({Gazella euchore}) noted for its       graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of       springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white       dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the       rump and tail. Called also {springer}. [Written also       {springboc}, and {springbock}.]
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Springer \Spring"er\, n.       1. One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who             rouses game.          2. A young plant. [Obs.] --Evelyn.          3. (Arch.)             (a) The impost, or point at which an arch rests upon its                   support, and from which it seems to spring. Hence:             (b) The bottom stone of an arch, which lies on the impost.                   The skew back is one form of springer.             (c) The rib of a groined vault, as being the solid                   abutment for each section of vaulting.          4. (Zo[94]l.) The grampus.          5. (Zo[94]l.) A variety of the field spaniel. See {Spaniel}.          6. (Zo[94]l.) A species of antelope; the sprinkbok.
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Springhalt \Spring"halt`\, n. (Far.)       A kind of lameness in horse. See {Stringhalt}. --Shak.
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Stringhalt \String"halt`\, n. (Far.)       An habitual sudden twitching of the hinder leg of a horse, or       an involuntary or convulsive contraction of the muscles that       raise the hock. [Written also {springhalt}.]
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Springhalt \Spring"halt`\, n. (Far.)       A kind of lameness in horse. See {Stringhalt}. --Shak.
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Stringhalt \String"halt`\, n. (Far.)       An habitual sudden twitching of the hinder leg of a horse, or       an involuntary or convulsive contraction of the muscles that       raise the hock. [Written also {springhalt}.]
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Springhead \Spring"head`\, n.       A fountain or source.
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Springy \Spring"y\, a. [Compar. {Springier}; superl.       {Springiest}.] [From {Spring}.]       1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a             spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.                         Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and                      springy.                                             --Sir W.                                                                               Scott.          2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as,             springy land.
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Springy \Spring"y\, a. [Compar. {Springier}; superl.       {Springiest}.] [From {Spring}.]       1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a             spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.                         Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and                      springy.                                             --Sir W.                                                                               Scott.          2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as,             springy land.
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Springiness \Spring"i*ness\, n.       The state or quality of being springly. --Boyle.
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Springing \Spring"ing\, n.       1. The act or process of one who, or that which, springs.          2. Growth; increase; also, that which springs up; a shoot; a             plant.                         Thou blessest the springing thereof.   --Ps. lxv. 10.          {Springing line of an arch} (Arch.), the horizontal line             drawn through the junction of the vertical face of the             impost with the curve of the intrados; -- called also             {spring of an arch}.
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Spring \Spring\, v. i. [imp. {Sprang}or {Sprung}; p. p.       {Sprung}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Springing}.] [AS. springan; akin       to D. & G. springen, OS. & OHG. springan, Icel. & Sw.       springa, Dan. springe; cf. Gr. [?] to hasten. Cf. {Springe},       {Sprinkle}.]       1. To leap; to bound; to jump.                         The mountain stag that springs From height to                      height, and bounds along the plains.   --Philips.          2. To issue with speed and violence; to move with activity;             to dart; to shoot.                         And sudden light Sprung through the vaulted roof.                                                                               --Dryden.          3. To start or rise suddenly, as from a covert.                         Watchful as fowlers when their game will spring.                                                                               --Otway.          4. To fly back; as, a bow, when bent, springs back by its             elastic power.          5. To bend from a straight direction or plane surface; to             become warped; as, a piece of timber, or a plank,             sometimes springs in seasoning.          6. To shoot up, out, or forth; to come to the light; to begin             to appear; to emerge; as a plant from its seed, as streams             from their source, and the like; -often followed by up,             forth, or out.                         Till well nigh the day began to spring. --Chaucer.                         To satisfy the desolate and waste ground, and to                      cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth.                                                                               --Job xxxviii.                                                                               27.                         Do not blast my springing hopes.         --Rowe.                         O, spring to light; auspicious Babe, be born.                                                                               --Pope.          7. To issue or proceed, as from a parent or ancestor; to             result, as from a cause, motive, reason, or principle.                         [They found] new hope to spring Out of despair, joy,                      but with fear yet linked.                  --Milton.          8. To grow; to prosper.                         What makes all this, but Jupiter the king, At whose                      command we perish, and we spring?      --Dryden.          {To spring at}, to leap toward; to attempt to reach by a             leap.          {To spring forth}, to leap out; to rush out.          {To spring in}, to rush in; to enter with a leap or in haste.                      {To spring on} [or] {upon}, to leap on; to rush on with haste             or violence; to assault.
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Use \Use\, n. [OE. us use, usage, L. usus, from uti, p. p. usus,       to use. See {Use}, v. t.]       1. The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's             service; the state of being so employed or applied;             application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as,             the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general             use.                         Books can never teach the use of books. --Bacon.                         This Davy serves you for good uses.   --Shak.                         When he framed All things to man's delightful use.                                                                               --Milton.          2. Occasion or need to employ; necessity; as, to have no             further use for a book. --Shak.          3. Yielding of service; advantage derived; capability of             being used; usefulness; utility.                         God made two great lights, great for their use To                      man.                                                   --Milton.                         'T is use alone that sanctifies expense. --Pope.          4. Continued or repeated practice; customary employment;             usage; custom; manner; habit.                         Let later age that noble use envy.      --Spenser.                         How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable, Seem to me                      all the uses of this world!               --Shak.          5. Common occurrence; ordinary experience. [R.]                         O C[91]sar! these things are beyond all use. --Shak.          6. (Eccl.) The special form of ritual adopted for use in any             diocese; as, the Sarum, or Canterbury, use; the Hereford             use; the York use; the Roman use; etc.                         From henceforth all the whole realm shall have but                      one use.                                             --Pref. to                                                                               Book of Common                                                                               Prayer.          7. The premium paid for the possession and employment of             borrowed money; interest; usury. [Obs.]                         Thou art more obliged to pay duty and tribute, use                      and principal, to him.                        --Jer. Taylor.          8. [In this sense probably a corruption of OF. oes, fr. L.             opus need, business, employment, work. Cf. {Operate}.]             (Law) The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. Use             imports a trust and confidence reposed in a man for the             holding of lands. He to whose use or benefit the trust is             intended shall enjoy the profits. An estate is granted and             limited to A for the use of B.          9. (Forging) A stab of iron welded to the side of a forging,             as a shaft, near the end, and afterward drawn down, by             hammering, so as to lengthen the forging.          {Contingent}, [or] {Springing}, {use} (Law), a use to come             into operation on a future uncertain event.          {In use}.             (a) In employment; in customary practice observance.             (b) In heat; -- said especially of mares. --J. H. Walsh.          {Of no use}, useless; of no advantage.          {Of use}, useful; of advantage; profitable.          {Out of use}, not in employment.          {Resulting use} (Law), a use, which, being limited by the             deed, expires or can not vest, and results or returns to             him who raised it, after such expiration.          {Secondary}, [or] {Shifting}, {use}, a use which, though             executed, may change from one to another by circumstances.             --Blackstone.          {Statute of uses} (Eng. Law), the stat. 27 Henry VIII., cap.             10, which transfers uses into possession, or which unites             the use and possession.          {To make use of}, {To put to use}, to employ; to derive             service from; to use.
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Springing \Spring"ing\, n.       1. The act or process of one who, or that which, springs.          2. Growth; increase; also, that which springs up; a shoot; a             plant.                         Thou blessest the springing thereof.   --Ps. lxv. 10.          {Springing line of an arch} (Arch.), the horizontal line             drawn through the junction of the vertical face of the             impost with the curve of the intrados; -- called also             {spring of an arch}.
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Springle \Sprin"gle\, n.       A springe. [Prov. Eng.]
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Springlet \Spring"let\, n.       A little spring.                   But yet from out the little hill Oozes the slender                springlet still.                                    --Sir W.                                                                               Scott.
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Springtail \Spring"tail`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of numerous species of small apterous insects       belonging to the order {Thysanura}. They have two elastic       caudal stylets which can be bent under the abdomen and then       suddenly extended like a spring, thus enabling them to leap       to a considerable distance. See {Collembola}, and {Podura}.
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Pintail \Pin"tail`\, n.       1. (Zo[94]l.) A northern duck ({Dafila acuta}), native of             both continents. The adult male has a long, tapering tail.             Called also {gray duck}, {piketail}, {piket-tail},             {spike-tail}, {split-tail}, {springtail}, {sea pheasant},             and {gray widgeon}.          2. (Zo[94]l.) The sharp-tailed grouse of the great plains and             Rocky Mountains ({Pedioc[91]tes phasianellus}); -- called             also {pintailed grouse}, {pintailed chicken},             {springtail}, and {sharptail}.
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Springtail \Spring"tail`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of numerous species of small apterous insects       belonging to the order {Thysanura}. They have two elastic       caudal stylets which can be bent under the abdomen and then       suddenly extended like a spring, thus enabling them to leap       to a considerable distance. See {Collembola}, and {Podura}.
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Pintail \Pin"tail`\, n.       1. (Zo[94]l.) A northern duck ({Dafila acuta}), native of             both continents. The adult male has a long, tapering tail.             Called also {gray duck}, {piketail}, {piket-tail},             {spike-tail}, {split-tail}, {springtail}, {sea pheasant},             and {gray widgeon}.          2. (Zo[94]l.) The sharp-tailed grouse of the great plains and             Rocky Mountains ({Pedioc[91]tes phasianellus}); -- called             also {pintailed grouse}, {pintailed chicken},             {springtail}, and {sharptail}.
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Springtide \Spring"tide\, n.       The time of spring; springtime. --Thomson.
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Springtime \Spring"time`\, n.       The season of spring; springtide.
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Springy \Spring"y\, a. [Compar. {Springier}; superl.       {Springiest}.] [From {Spring}.]       1. Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a             spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step.                         Though her little frame was slight, it was firm and                      springy.                                             --Sir W.                                                                               Scott.          2. Abounding with springs or fountains; wet; spongy; as,             springy land.
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Sprinkle \Sprin"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprinkled}; p. pr. &       vb. n. {Sprinkling}.] [OE. sprenkelen, freq. of sprengen to       sprinkle, to scatter, AS. sprengan, properly, to make to       spring, causative of springan to spring; akin to D.       sprenkelen to sprinkle, G. sprengen. See {Spring}, v. i., and       cf. {Sprent}.]       1. To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed,             etc.          2. To scatter on; to disperse something over in small drops             or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth             with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand.          3. To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small             quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.                         Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.                                                                               --Heb. x. 22.
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Sprinkle \Sprin"kle\, v. i.       1. To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may             fall in particles.                         And the priest shall . . . sprinkle of the oil with                      his finger seven times before the Lord. --Lev. xiv.                                                                               16.          2. To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now             and then; as, it sprinkles.          3. To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.
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Sprinkle \Sprin"kle\, n.       1. A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a             sprinkling.          2. A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. [Obs.]
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Sprinkle \Sprin"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprinkled}; p. pr. &       vb. n. {Sprinkling}.] [OE. sprenkelen, freq. of sprengen to       sprinkle, to scatter, AS. sprengan, properly, to make to       spring, causative of springan to spring; akin to D.       sprenkelen to sprinkle, G. sprengen. See {Spring}, v. i., and       cf. {Sprent}.]       1. To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed,             etc.          2. To scatter on; to disperse something over in small drops             or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth             with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand.          3. To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small             quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.                         Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.                                                                               --Heb. x. 22.
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Sprinkler \Sprin"kler\, n.       1. One who sprinkles.          2. An instrument or vessel used in sprinkling; specifically,             a watering pot.
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Sprinkle \Sprin"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sprinkled}; p. pr. &       vb. n. {Sprinkling}.] [OE. sprenkelen, freq. of sprengen to       sprinkle, to scatter, AS. sprengan, properly, to make to       spring, causative of springan to spring; akin to D.       sprenkelen to sprinkle, G. sprengen. See {Spring}, v. i., and       cf. {Sprent}.]       1. To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed,             etc.          2. To scatter on; to disperse something over in small drops             or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth             with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand.          3. To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small             quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.                         Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience.                                                                               --Heb. x. 22.
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Sprinkling \Sprin"kling\, n.       1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.                         Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling                      or effusion of water.                        --Ayliffe.          2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles;             as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.          3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like             drops. --Craik.
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Sprint \Sprint\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sprinted}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sprinting}.] [Cf. {Sprunt}.]       To run very rapidly; to run at full speed.                   A runner [in a quarter-mile race] should be able to                sprint the whole way.                              --Encyc. Brit.
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Sprint \Sprint\, n.       The act of sprinting; a run of a short distance at full       speed.          {Sprint race}, a foot race at the highest running speed; --             usually limited to distance under a quarter of a mile.
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Sprint \Sprint\, n.       The act of sprinting; a run of a short distance at full       speed.          {Sprint race}, a foot race at the highest running speed; --             usually limited to distance under a quarter of a mile.
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Sprint \Sprint\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sprinted}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sprinting}.] [Cf. {Sprunt}.]       To run very rapidly; to run at full speed.                   A runner [in a quarter-mile race] should be able to                sprint the whole way.                              --Encyc. Brit.
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Sprinter \Sprint"er\, n.       One who sprints; one who runs in sprint races; as, a champion       sprinter.
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Sprint \Sprint\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Sprinted}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Sprinting}.] [Cf. {Sprunt}.]       To run very rapidly; to run at full speed.                   A runner [in a quarter-mile race] should be able to                sprint the whole way.                              --Encyc. Brit.
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Sprong \Sprong\, obs.       imp. of {Spring}. Sprung.
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Sprung \Sprung\,       imp. & p. p. of {Spring}.
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Sprung \Sprung\, a. (Naut.)       Said of a spar that has been cracked or strained.
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Spring \Spring\, v. i. [imp. {Sprang}or {Sprung}; p. p.       {Sprung}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Springing}.] [AS. springan; akin       to D. & G. springen, OS. & OHG. springan, Icel. & Sw.       springa, Dan. springe; cf. Gr. [?] to hasten. Cf. {Springe},       {Sprinkle}.]       1. To leap; to bound; to jump.                         The mountain stag that springs From height to                      height, and bounds along the plains.   --Philips.          2. To issue with speed and violence; to move with activity;             to dart; to shoot.                         And sudden light Sprung through the vaulted roof.                                                                               --Dryden.          3. To start or rise suddenly, as from a covert.                         Watchful as fowlers when their game will spring.                                                                               --Otway.          4. To fly back; as, a bow, when bent, springs back by its             elastic power.          5. To bend from a straight direction or plane surface; to             become warped; as, a piece of timber, or a plank,             sometimes springs in seasoning.          6. To shoot up, out, or forth; to come to the light; to begin             to appear; to emerge; as a plant from its seed, as streams             from their source, and the like; -often followed by up,             forth, or out.                         Till well nigh the day began to spring. --Chaucer.                         To satisfy the desolate and waste ground, and to                      cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth.                                                                               --Job xxxviii.                                                                               27.                         Do not blast my springing hopes.         --Rowe.                         O, spring to light; auspicious Babe, be born.                                                                               --Pope.          7. To issue or proceed, as from a parent or ancestor; to             result, as from a cause, motive, reason, or principle.                         [They found] new hope to spring Out of despair, joy,                      but with fear yet linked.                  --Milton.          8. To grow; to prosper.                         What makes all this, but Jupiter the king, At whose                      command we perish, and we spring?      --Dryden.          {To spring at}, to leap toward; to attempt to reach by a             leap.          {To spring forth}, to leap out; to rush out.          {To spring in}, to rush in; to enter with a leap or in haste.                      {To spring on} [or] {upon}, to leap on; to rush on with haste             or violence; to assault.
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Sprunt \Sprunt\, v. i. [Cf. {Sprout}, v. i.]       To spring up; to germinate; to spring forward or outward.       [Obs.]          {To sprunt up}, to draw one's self up suddenly, as in anger             or defiance; to bristle up. [Local, U.S.]
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Sprunt \Sprunt\, n.       1. Anything short and stiff. [Obs.]          2. A leap; a spring. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]          3. A steep ascent in a road. [Prov. Eng.]
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Sprunt \Sprunt\, a.       Active; lively; vigorous. [Obs.] --Kersey.
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Spruntly \Sprunt"ly\, adv.       In a sprunt manner; smartly; vigorously; youthfully. [Obs.]       --B. Jonson.
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Spurn \Spurn\, v. i.       1. To kick or toss up the heels.                         The miller spurned at a stone.            --Chaucer.                         The drunken chairman in the kennel spurns. --Gay.          2. To manifest disdain in rejecting anything; to make             contemptuous opposition or resistance.                         Nay, more, to spurn at your most royal image.                                                                               --Shak.
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Spurn \Spurn\, n.       1. A kick; a blow with the foot. [R.]                         What defence can properly be used in such a                      despicable encounter as this but either the slap or                      the spurn?                                          --Milton.          2. Disdainful rejection; contemptuous tratment.                         The insolence of office and the spurns That patient                      merit of the unworthy takes.               --Shak.          3. (Mining) A body of coal left to sustain an overhanding             mass.
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Spurn \Spurn\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spurned}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spurning}.] [OE. spurnen to kick against, to stumble over,       AS. spurnan to kick, offend; akin to spura spur, OS. & OHG.       spurnan to kick, Icel. spyrna, L. spernere to despise, Skr.       sphur to jerk, to push. [root]171. See {Spur}.]       1. To drive back or away, as with the foot; to kick.                         [The bird] with his foot will spurn adown his cup.                                                                               --Chaucer.                         I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. --Shak.          2. To reject with disdain; to scorn to receive or accept; to             treat with contempt.                         What safe and nicely I might well delay By rule of                      knighthood, I disdain and spurn.         --Shak.                         Domestics will pay a more cheerful service when they                      find themselves not spurned because fortune has laid                      them at their master's feet.               --Locke.
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Spurn \Spurn\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spurned}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spurning}.] [OE. spurnen to kick against, to stumble over,       AS. spurnan to kick, offend; akin to spura spur, OS. & OHG.       spurnan to kick, Icel. spyrna, L. spernere to despise, Skr.       sphur to jerk, to push. [root]171. See {Spur}.]       1. To drive back or away, as with the foot; to kick.                         [The bird] with his foot will spurn adown his cup.                                                                               --Chaucer.                         I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. --Shak.          2. To reject with disdain; to scorn to receive or accept; to             treat with contempt.                         What safe and nicely I might well delay By rule of                      knighthood, I disdain and spurn.         --Shak.                         Domestics will pay a more cheerful service when they                      find themselves not spurned because fortune has laid                      them at their master's feet.               --Locke.
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Spurner \Spurn"er\, n.       One who spurns.
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Spurn \Spurn\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spurned}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spurning}.] [OE. spurnen to kick against, to stumble over,       AS. spurnan to kick, offend; akin to spura spur, OS. & OHG.       spurnan to kick, Icel. spyrna, L. spernere to despise, Skr.       sphur to jerk, to push. [root]171. See {Spur}.]       1. To drive back or away, as with the foot; to kick.                         [The bird] with his foot will spurn adown his cup.                                                                               --Chaucer.                         I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. --Shak.          2. To reject with disdain; to scorn to receive or accept; to             treat with contempt.                         What safe and nicely I might well delay By rule of                      knighthood, I disdain and spurn.         --Shak.                         Domestics will pay a more cheerful service when they                      find themselves not spurned because fortune has laid                      them at their master's feet.               --Locke.
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Spurn-water \Spurn"-wa`ter\, n. (Naut.)       A channel at the end of a deck to restrain the water.
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Spur \Spur\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spurred}; p. pr. & vb. n.       {Spurring}.]       1. To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to             urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.          2. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous             pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to             instigate; to impel; to drive.                         Love will not be spurred to what it loathes. --Shak.          3. To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.
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Spur-winged \Spur"-winged`\, a. (Zo[94]l.)       Having one or more spurs on the bend of the wings.          {Spur-winged goose} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             long-legged African geese of the genus {Plectropterus} and             allied genera, having a strong spur on the bend of the             wing, as the Gambo goose ({P. Gambensis}) and the             Egyptian, or Nile, goose ({Alopochen [92]gyptiaca}).          {Spur-winged plover} (Zo[94]l.), an Old World plover             ({Hoplopterus spinosus}) having a sharp spur on the bend             of the wing. It inhabits Northern Africa and the adjacent             parts of Asia and Europe.
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Spur-winged \Spur"-winged`\, a. (Zo[94]l.)       Having one or more spurs on the bend of the wings.          {Spur-winged goose} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             long-legged African geese of the genus {Plectropterus} and             allied genera, having a strong spur on the bend of the             wing, as the Gambo goose ({P. Gambensis}) and the             Egyptian, or Nile, goose ({Alopochen [92]gyptiaca}).          {Spur-winged plover} (Zo[94]l.), an Old World plover             ({Hoplopterus spinosus}) having a sharp spur on the bend             of the wing. It inhabits Northern Africa and the adjacent             parts of Asia and Europe.
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Spur-winged \Spur"-winged`\, a. (Zo[94]l.)       Having one or more spurs on the bend of the wings.          {Spur-winged goose} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             long-legged African geese of the genus {Plectropterus} and             allied genera, having a strong spur on the bend of the             wing, as the Gambo goose ({P. Gambensis}) and the             Egyptian, or Nile, goose ({Alopochen [92]gyptiaca}).          {Spur-winged plover} (Zo[94]l.), an Old World plover             ({Hoplopterus spinosus}) having a sharp spur on the bend             of the wing. It inhabits Northern Africa and the adjacent             parts of Asia and Europe.
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Subbronchial \Sub*bron"chi*al\, a. (Anat.)       Situated under, or on the ventral side of, the bronchi; as,       the subbronchial air sacs of birds.
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Suberin \Su"ber*in\, n. [L. suber the cork tree: cf. F.       sub[82]rine.] (Bot.)       A material found in the cell walls of cork. It is a       modification of lignin.
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Suberone \Su"ber*one\, n. (Chem.)       (a) The hypothetical ketone of suberic acid.       (b) A colorless liquid, analogous suberone proper, having a             pleasant peppermint odor. It is obtained by the             distillation of calcium suberate.
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Subhornblendic \Sub`horn*blend"ic\, a. (Min.)       Containing hornblende in a scattered state; of or relating to       rocks containing disseminated hornblende.
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Suborn \Sub*orn"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suborned}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Suborning}.] [F. suborner, L. subornare; sub under,       secretly + ornare to furnish, provide, equip, adorn. See       {Ornament}.]       1. (Law) To procure or cause to take a false oath amounting             to perjury, such oath being actually taken. --Sir W. O.             Russell.          2. To procure privately, or by collusion; to procure by             indirect means; to incite secretly; to instigate.                         Thou art suborned against his honor.   --Shak.                         Those who by despair suborn their death. --Dryden.
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Subornation \Sub`or*na"tion\, n. [F. subornation.]       1. (Law) The act of suborning; the crime of procuring a             person to take such a false oath as constitutes perjury.             --Blackstone.          2. The sin or offense of procuring one to do a criminal or             bad action, as by bribes or persuasion.                         Foul subornation is predominant.         --Shak.                         The sort of chicanery attending the subornation of                      managers in the Leibnitz controversy. --De Quinsey.
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Suborn \Sub*orn"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suborned}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Suborning}.] [F. suborner, L. subornare; sub under,       secretly + ornare to furnish, provide, equip, adorn. See       {Ornament}.]       1. (Law) To procure or cause to take a false oath amounting             to perjury, such oath being actually taken. --Sir W. O.             Russell.          2. To procure privately, or by collusion; to procure by             indirect means; to incite secretly; to instigate.                         Thou art suborned against his honor.   --Shak.                         Those who by despair suborn their death. --Dryden.
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Suborner \Sub*orn"er\, n.       One who suborns or procures another to take, a false oath;       one who procures another to do a bad action.
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Suborn \Sub*orn"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suborned}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Suborning}.] [F. suborner, L. subornare; sub under,       secretly + ornare to furnish, provide, equip, adorn. See       {Ornament}.]       1. (Law) To procure or cause to take a false oath amounting             to perjury, such oath being actually taken. --Sir W. O.             Russell.          2. To procure privately, or by collusion; to procure by             indirect means; to incite secretly; to instigate.                         Thou art suborned against his honor.   --Shak.                         Those who by despair suborn their death. --Dryden.
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Subprehensile \Sub`pre*hen"sile\, a.       Somewhat prehensile; prehensile in an inferior degree.
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Subverant \Sub*ver"ant\, a. (Her.)       Reserved. [R.]
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Sufferance \Suf"fer*ance\, n. [OE. suffrance, OF. sufrance,       soufrance, F. souffrance, L. sufferentia, from sufferens,       -entis, p. pr. of sufferre. See {Suffer}.]       1. The state of suffering; the bearing of pain; endurance.                         He must not only die the death, But thy unkindness                      shall his death draw out To lingering sufferance.                                                                               --Shak.          2. Pain endured; misery; suffering; distress.                         The seeming sufferances that you had borne. --Shak.          3. Loss; damage; injury. [Obs.]                         A grievous . . . sufferance on most part of their                      fleet.                                                --Shak.          4. Submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances;             patience; moderation. --Chaucer.                         But hasty heat tempering with sufferance wise.                                                                               --Spenser.          5. Negative consent by not forbidding or hindering;             toleration; permission; allowance; leave. --Shak.                         In their beginning they are weak and wan, But soon,                      through sufferance, grow to fearful end. --Spenser.                         Somewhiles by sufferance, and somewhiles by special                      leave and favor, they erected to themselves                      oratories.                                          --Hooker.          6. A permission granted by the customs authorities for the             shipment of goods. [Eng.]          {Estate of sufferance} (Law), the holding by a tenant who             came in by a lawful title, but remains, after his right             has expired, without positive leave of the owner.             --Blackstone.          {On sufferance}, by mere toleration; as, to remain in a house             on sufferance.          Syn: Endurance; pain; misery; inconvenience; patience;                moderation; toleration; permission.
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Suffer \Suf"fer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Suffered}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Suffering}.] [OE. suffren, soffren, OF. sufrir, sofrir,       F. souffrir, (assumed) LL. sofferire, for L. sufferre; sub       under + ferre to bear, akin to E. bear. See {Bear} to       support.]       1. To feel, or endure, with pain, annoyance, etc.; to submit             to with distress or grief; to undergo; as, to suffer pain             of body, or grief of mind.          2. To endure or undergo without sinking; to support; to             sustain; to bear up under.                         Our spirit and strength entire, Strongly to suffer                      and support our pains.                        --Milton.          3. To undergo; to be affected by; to sustain; to experience;             as, most substances suffer a change when long exposed to             air and moisture; to suffer loss or damage.                         If your more ponderous and settled project May                      suffer alteration.                              --Shak.          4. To allow; to permit; not to forbid or hinder; to tolerate.                         Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not                      suffer sin upon him.                           --Lev. xix.                                                                               17.                         I suffer them to enter and possess.   --Milton.          Syn: To permit; bear; endure; support; sustain; allow; admit;                tolerate. See {Permit}.
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Suffering \Suf"fer*ing\, n.       The bearing of pain, inconvenience, or loss; pain endured;       distress, loss, or injury incurred; as, sufferings by pain or       sorrow; sufferings by want or by wrongs. [bd]Souls in       sufferings tried.[b8] --Keble.
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Suffering \Suf"fer*ing\, a.       Being in pain or grief; having loss, injury, distress, etc.       -- {Suf"fer*ing*ly}, adv.
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Suffering \Suf"fer*ing\, a.       Being in pain or grief; having loss, injury, distress, etc.       -- {Suf"fer*ing*ly}, adv.
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Suffrance \Suf"france\, n.       Sufferance. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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Superangelic \Su`per*an*gel"ic\, a.       Superior to the angels in nature or rank. [R.] --Milman.
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Superannuate \Su`per*an"nu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superannuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superannuating}.] [Pref.       super- + L. annus a year.]       1. To impair or disquality on account of age or infirmity.             --Sir T. Browne.          2. To give a pension to, on account of old age or other             infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension.
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Superannuate \Su`per*an"nu*ate\, v. i.       To last beyond the year; -- said of annual plants. [Obs.]       --Bacon.
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Superannuate \Su`per*an"nu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superannuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superannuating}.] [Pref.       super- + L. annus a year.]       1. To impair or disquality on account of age or infirmity.             --Sir T. Browne.          2. To give a pension to, on account of old age or other             infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension.
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Superannuate \Su`per*an"nu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superannuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superannuating}.] [Pref.       super- + L. annus a year.]       1. To impair or disquality on account of age or infirmity.             --Sir T. Browne.          2. To give a pension to, on account of old age or other             infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension.
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Superannuation \Su`per*an`nu*a"tion\, n.       The state of being superannuated, or too old for office or       business; the state of being disqualified by old age;       decrepitude.                   The world itself is in a state of superannuation.                                                                               --Cowper.                   Slyness blinking through the watery eye of                superannuation.                                       --Coleridge.
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Supereminence \Su`per*em"i*nence\, Supereminency    \Su`per*em"i*nen*cy\, n. [L. supereminentia.]       The quality or state of being supereminent; distinguished       eminence; as, the supereminence of Cicero as an orator, or       Lord Chatham as a statesman. --Ayliffe.                   He was not forever beset with the consciousness of his                own supereminence.                                 --Prof.                                                                               Wilson.
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Supereminence \Su`per*em"i*nence\, Supereminency    \Su`per*em"i*nen*cy\, n. [L. supereminentia.]       The quality or state of being supereminent; distinguished       eminence; as, the supereminence of Cicero as an orator, or       Lord Chatham as a statesman. --Ayliffe.                   He was not forever beset with the consciousness of his                own supereminence.                                 --Prof.                                                                               Wilson.
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Supereminent \Su`per*em"i*nent\, a. [L. supereminens, p. pr. of       supereminere. See {Super-}, and {Eminent}.]       Eminent in a superior degree; surpassing others in       excellence; as, a supereminent divine; the supereminent glory       of Christ. -- {Su`per*em"i*nent*ly}, adv.
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Supereminent \Su`per*em"i*nent\, a. [L. supereminens, p. pr. of       supereminere. See {Super-}, and {Eminent}.]       Eminent in a superior degree; surpassing others in       excellence; as, a supereminent divine; the supereminent glory       of Christ. -- {Su`per*em"i*nent*ly}, adv.
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Superhuman \Su`per*hu"man\, a.       Above or beyond what is human; sometimes, divine; as,       superhuman strength; superhuman wisdom.
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Superimpose \Su`per*im*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superimposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superimposing}.]       To lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth       superimposed on another stratum. -- {Su`per*im`po*si"tion},       n.
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Superimpose \Su`per*im*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superimposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superimposing}.]       To lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth       superimposed on another stratum. -- {Su`per*im`po*si"tion},       n.
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Superimpose \Su`per*im*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superimposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superimposing}.]       To lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth       superimposed on another stratum. -- {Su`per*im`po*si"tion},       n.
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Superimpose \Su`per*im*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superimposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superimposing}.]       To lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth       superimposed on another stratum. -- {Su`per*im`po*si"tion},       n.
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Superincumbence \Su`per*in*cum"bence\, Superincumbency    \Su`per*in*cum"ben*cy\, n.       The quality or state of being superincumbent.
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Superincumbence \Su`per*in*cum"bence\, Superincumbency    \Su`per*in*cum"ben*cy\, n.       The quality or state of being superincumbent.
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Superincumbent \Su`per*in*cum"bent\, a. [L. superincumbens, p.       pr. of superincumbere. See {Super-}, and {Incumbent}.]       Lying or resting on something else.
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Superinduce \Su`per*in*duce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superinduced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superinducing}.] [Pref.       super- + induce: cf. L. superinducere to draw over.]       To bring in, or upon, as an addition to something.                   Long custom of sinning superinduces upon the soul new                and absurd desires.                                 --South.
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Superinduce \Su`per*in*duce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superinduced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superinducing}.] [Pref.       super- + induce: cf. L. superinducere to draw over.]       To bring in, or upon, as an addition to something.                   Long custom of sinning superinduces upon the soul new                and absurd desires.                                 --South.
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Superinducement \Su`per*in*duce"ment\, n.       Superinduction.
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Superinduce \Su`per*in*duce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superinduced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superinducing}.] [Pref.       super- + induce: cf. L. superinducere to draw over.]       To bring in, or upon, as an addition to something.                   Long custom of sinning superinduces upon the soul new                and absurd desires.                                 --South.
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Superinduction \Su`per*in*duc"tion\, n.       The act of superinducing, or the state of being superinduced.       --South.
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Superinfuse \Su`per*in*fuse"\, v. t. [Pref. super- + infuse: cf.       L. superinfundere, superinfusum, to pour over.]       To infuse over. [R.]
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Superinjection \Su`per*in*jec"tion\, n.       An injection succeeding another.
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Superinpregnation \Su`per*in`preg*na"tion\, n.       The act of impregnating, or the state of being impregnated,       in addition to a prior impregnation; superfetation.
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Superinspect \Su`per*in*spect"\, v. t. [Pref. super- + inspect:       cf. L. superinspicere, superinspectum.]       To over see; to superintend by inspection. [R.] --Maydman.
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Superinstitution \Su`per*in`sti*tu"tion\, n.       One institution upon another, as when A is instituted and       admitted to a benefice upon a title, and B instituted and       admitted upon the presentation of another. --Bailey.
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Superintellectual \Su`per*in`tel*lec"tu*al\, a.       Being above intellect.
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Superintend \Su`per*in*tend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superintended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superintending}.] [L.       superintendere. See {Super-}, and {Intend}.]       To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee       with the power of direction; to take care of with authority;       to supervise; as, an officer superintends the building of a       ship or the construction of a fort.                   The king may appoint a council, who may superintend the                works of this nature.                              --Bacon.          Syn: {Superintend}, {Supervise}.          Usage: These words in general use are the synonymous. As                   sometimes used, supervise implies the more general,                   and superintend, the more particular and constant,                   inspection or direction. Among architects there is a                   disposition to use the word supervise in the sense of                   a general oversight of the main points of construction                   with reference to the design, etc., and to employ the                   word superintend to signify a constant, careful                   attention to all the details of construction. But this                   technical distinction is not firmly established.
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Superintend \Su`per*in*tend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superintended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superintending}.] [L.       superintendere. See {Super-}, and {Intend}.]       To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee       with the power of direction; to take care of with authority;       to supervise; as, an officer superintends the building of a       ship or the construction of a fort.                   The king may appoint a council, who may superintend the                works of this nature.                              --Bacon.          Syn: {Superintend}, {Supervise}.          Usage: These words in general use are the synonymous. As                   sometimes used, supervise implies the more general,                   and superintend, the more particular and constant,                   inspection or direction. Among architects there is a                   disposition to use the word supervise in the sense of                   a general oversight of the main points of construction                   with reference to the design, etc., and to employ the                   word superintend to signify a constant, careful                   attention to all the details of construction. But this                   technical distinction is not firmly established.
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Superintendence \Su`per*in*tend"ence\, n. [Cf. F.       superintendance.]       The act of superintending; care and oversight for the purpose       of direction; supervision. --Barrow.          Syn: Inspection; oversight; care; direction; control;                guidance.
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Superintendency \Su`per*in*tend"en*cy\, n.; pl. {-cies}.       The act of superintending; superintendence. --Boyle.
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Superintendent \Su`per*in*tend"ent\, a. [L. superintendens, p.       pr. See {Superintend}.]       Overseeing; superintending.
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Superintendent \Su`per*in*tend"ent\, n. [Cf. OF. superintendant,       F. surintendant. Cf. {Surintendant}.]       One who has the oversight and charge of some place,       institution, or organization, affairs, etc., with the power       of direction; as, the superintendent of an almshouse; the       superintendent of public works.          Syn: Inspector; overseer; manager; director; curator;                supervisor.
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Superintender \Su`per*in*tend"er\, n.       A superintendent. [R.]
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Superintend \Su`per*in*tend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Superintended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superintending}.] [L.       superintendere. See {Super-}, and {Intend}.]       To have or exercise the charge and oversight of; to oversee       with the power of direction; to take care of with authority;       to supervise; as, an officer superintends the building of a       ship or the construction of a fort.                   The king may appoint a council, who may superintend the                works of this nature.                              --Bacon.          Syn: {Superintend}, {Supervise}.          Usage: These words in general use are the synonymous. As                   sometimes used, supervise implies the more general,                   and superintend, the more particular and constant,                   inspection or direction. Among architects there is a                   disposition to use the word supervise in the sense of                   a general oversight of the main points of construction                   with reference to the design, etc., and to employ the                   word superintend to signify a constant, careful                   attention to all the details of construction. But this                   technical distinction is not firmly established.
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Superinvestiture \Su`per*in*vest"i*ture\, n.       An outer vestment or garment. [R.] --Bp. Horne.
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Superman \Su"per*man`\, n.       = {Overman}, above.
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Supermaterial \Su`per*ma*te"ri*al\, a.       Being above, or superior to, matter.
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Supermaxillary \Su`per*max"il*la*ry\, a. (Anat.)       Supermaxillary.
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Supermedial \Su`per*me"di*al\, a.       Above the middle.
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Supermundane \Su`per*mun"dane\, a.       Being above the world; -- opposed to inframundane.       --Cudworth.
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Supermundial \Su`per*mun"di*al\, a.       Supermundane. [Obs.]
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Supernacular \Su`per*nac"u*lar\, a.       Like supernaculum; first-rate; as, a supernacular wine. [R.]       --Thackeray.
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Supernaculum \Su`per*nac"u*lum\, adv. & n. [NL., from L. super       over + G. nagel, a nail, as of the finger, or a corruption of       L. super and ungulam claw.]       1. A kind of mock Latin term intended to mean, upon the nail;             -- used formerly by topers. --Nares.                         Drinking super nagulum [supernaculum], a device of                      drinking, new come out of France, which is, after a                      man hath turned up the bottom of the cup, to drop it                      on his nail and make a pearl with that is left;                      which if it slide, and he can not make it stand on                      by reason there is too much, he must drink again for                      his penance.                                       --Nash.          2. Good liquor, of which not enough is left to wet one's             nail. --Grose.
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Supernal \Su*per"nal\, a. [L. supernus, from super above: cf. F.       supernel. See {Super-}.]       1. Being in a higher place or region; locally higher; as, the             supernal orbs; supernal regions. [bd]That supernal             judge.[b8] --Shak.          2. Relating or belonging to things above; celestial;             heavenly; as, supernal grace.                         Not by the sufferance of supernal power. --Milton.
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Supernatant \Su`per*na"tant\, a. [L. supernatanus, p. pr. of       supernatare to swim above; super above + natare to swim.]       Swimming above; floating on the surface; as, oil supernatant       on water.
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Supernatation \Su`per*na*ta"tion\, n.       The act of floating on the surface of a fluid. --Sir T.       Browne.
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Supernatural \Su`per*nat"u*ral\, a. [Pref. super- + natural: cf.       OF. supernaturel, F. surnaturel.]       Being beyond, or exceeding, the power or laws of nature;       miraculous.          Syn: Preternatural.          Usage: {Supernatural}, {Preternatural}. Preternatural                   signifies beside nature, and supernatural, above or                   beyond nature. What is very greatly aside from the                   ordinary course of things is preternatural; what is                   above or beyond the established laws of the universe                   is supernatural. The dark day which terrified all                   Europe nearly a century ago was preternatural; the                   resurrection of the dead is supernatural. [bd]That                   form which the earth is under at present is                   preternatural, like a statue made and broken                   again.[b8] --T. Burnet. [bd]Cures wrought by medicines                   are natural operations; but the miraculous ones                   wrought by Christ and his apostles were                   supernatural.[b8] --Boyle.                               That is supernatural, whether it be, that is                            either not in the chain of natural cause and                            effect, or which acts on the chain of cause and                            effect in nature, from without the chain.                                                                               --Bushnell.                               We must not view creation as supernatural, but                            we do look upon it as miraculous. --McCosh.          {The supernatural}, whatever is above and beyond the scope,             or the established course, of the laws of nature.             [bd]Nature and the supernatural.[b8] --H. Bushnell.
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Supernaturalism \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ism\, n.       1. The quality or state of being supernatural;             supernaturalness.          2. (Theol.) The doctrine of a divine and supernatural agency             in the production of the miracles and revelations recorded             in the Bible, and in the grace which renews and sanctifies             men, -- in opposition to the doctrine which denies the             agency of any other than physical or natural causes in the             case. [Written also {supranaturalism}.]
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Supernaturalist \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ist\, n.       One who holds to the principles of supernaturalism.
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Supernaturalistic \Su`per*nat`u*ral*is"tic\, a.       Of or pertaining to supernaturalism.
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Supernaturality \Su`per*nat`u*ral"i*ty\, n.       The quality or state of being supernatural.
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Supernaturalize \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ize\, v. t.       To treat or regard as supernatural.
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Supernaturally \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ly\, adv.       In a supernatural manner.
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Supernaturalness \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ness\, n.       The quality or state of being supernatural.
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Supernumerary \Su`per*nu"mer*a*ry\, n.; pl. {Supernumeraries}.       1. A person or thing beyond the number stated.          2. A person or thing beyond what is necessary or usual;             especially, a person employed not for regular service, but             only to fill the place of another in case of need;             specifically, in theaters, a person who is not a regular             actor, but is employed to appear in a stage spectacle.
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Supernumerary \Su`per*nu"mer*a*ry\, a. [L. supernumerarius: cf.       OF. supernum[82]raire, F. surnum[82]raire. See {Super-}, and       {Numerary}, {Number}.]       1. Exceeding the number stated or prescribed; as, a             supernumerary officer in a regiment.          2. Exceeding a necessary, usual, or required number or             quality; superfluous; as, supernumerary addresses;             supernumerary expense. --Addison.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Supernumerary \Su`per*nu"mer*a*ry\, n.; pl. {Supernumeraries}.       1. A person or thing beyond the number stated.          2. A person or thing beyond what is necessary or usual;             especially, a person employed not for regular service, but             only to fill the place of another in case of need;             specifically, in theaters, a person who is not a regular             actor, but is employed to appear in a stage spectacle.
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Rainbow \Rain"bow`\, n. [AS. regenboga, akin to G. regenbogen.       See {Rain}, and {Bow} anything bent,]       A bow or arch exhibiting, in concentric bands, the several       colors of the spectrum, and formed in the part of the       hemisphere opposite to the sun by the refraction and       reflection of the sun's rays in drops of falling rain.          Note: Besides the ordinary bow, called also primary rainbow,                which is formed by two refractions and one reflection,                there is also another often seen exterior to it, called                the secondary rainbow, concentric with the first, and                separated from it by a small interval. It is formed by                two refractions and two reflections, is much fainter                than the primary bow, and has its colors arranged in                the reverse order from those of the latter.          {Lunar rainbow}, a fainter arch or rainbow, formed by the             moon.          {Marine rainbow}, [or] {Sea bow}, a similar bow seen in the             spray of waves at sea.          {Rainbow trout} (Zo[94]l.), a bright-colored trout             ({Salmoirideus}), native of the mountains of California,             but now extensively introduced into the Eastern States.             Japan, and other countries; -- called also {brook trout},             {mountain trout}, and {golden trout}.          {Rainbow wrasse}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {Wrasse}.          {Supernumerary rainbow}, a smaller bow, usually of red and             green colors only, sometimes seen within the primary or             without the secondary rainbow, and in contact with them.
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Suppurant \Sup"pu*rant\, n. (Med.)       A suppurative.
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Supra-angular \Su`pra-an"gu*lar\, a. (Anat.)       See {Surangular}.
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Supramaxilla \Su`pra*max"il*la\, n.; pl. {Supramaxill[91]}.       (Anat.)       The upper jaw or maxilla.
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Supramaxilla \Su`pra*max"il*la\, n.; pl. {Supramaxill[91]}.       (Anat.)       The upper jaw or maxilla.
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Supramaxillary \Su`pra*max"il*la*ry\, a. (Anat.)       (a) Situated over the lower jaw; as, the supramaxillary             nerve.       (b) Of or pertaining to the upper jaw.
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Supramundane \Su`pra*mun"dane\, a.       Being or situated above the world or above our system;       celestial.
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Supranaturalism \Su`pra*nat"u*ral*ism\, n.       The state of being supernatural; belief in supernatural       agency or revelation; supernaturalism.
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Supernaturalism \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ism\, n.       1. The quality or state of being supernatural;             supernaturalness.          2. (Theol.) The doctrine of a divine and supernatural agency             in the production of the miracles and revelations recorded             in the Bible, and in the grace which renews and sanctifies             men, -- in opposition to the doctrine which denies the             agency of any other than physical or natural causes in the             case. [Written also {supranaturalism}.]
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Supranaturalism \Su`pra*nat"u*ral*ism\, n.       The state of being supernatural; belief in supernatural       agency or revelation; supernaturalism.
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Supernaturalism \Su`per*nat"u*ral*ism\, n.       1. The quality or state of being supernatural;             supernaturalness.          2. (Theol.) The doctrine of a divine and supernatural agency             in the production of the miracles and revelations recorded             in the Bible, and in the grace which renews and sanctifies             men, -- in opposition to the doctrine which denies the             agency of any other than physical or natural causes in the             case. [Written also {supranaturalism}.]
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Supranaturalist \Su`pra*nat"u*ral*ist\, n.       A supernaturalist.
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Supranaturalist \Su`pra*nat"u*ral*ist\, Supranaturalistic    \Su`pra*nat`u*ral*is"tic\, a.       Of or pertaining to supernaturalism; supernaturalistic.
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Supranaturalist \Su`pra*nat"u*ral*ist\, Supranaturalistic    \Su`pra*nat`u*ral*is"tic\, a.       Of or pertaining to supernaturalism; supernaturalistic.
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Supremacy \Su*prem"a*cy\, n. [Cf. F. supr[82]matie. See       {Supreme}.]       The state of being supreme, or in the highest station of       power; highest or supreme authority or power; as, the       supremacy of a king or a parliament.                   The usurped power of the pope being destroyed, the                crown was restored to its supremacy over spiritual men                and causes.                                             --Blackstone.          {Oath supremacy}, an oath which acknowledges the supremacy of             the sovereign in spiritual affairs, and renounced or             abjures the supremacy of the pope in ecclesiastical or             temporal affairs. [Eng.] --Brande & C.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Supreme \Su*preme"\, a. [L. supremus, superlative of superus       that is above, upper, fr. super above: cf. F. supr[88]me. See       {Super-}, and cf. {Sum}.]       1. Highest in authority; holding the highest place in             authority, government, or power.                         He that is the supreme King of kings. --Shak.          2. Highest; greatest; most excellent or most extreme; utmost;             greatist possible (sometimes in a bad sense); as, supreme             love; supreme glory; supreme magnanimity; supreme folly.                         Each would be supreme within its own sphere, and                      those spheres could not but clash.      --De Quincey.          3. (Bot.) Situated at the highest part or point.          {The Supreme}, the Almighty; God.
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Supremely \Su*preme"ly\, adv.       In a supreme manner.
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Supremity \Su*prem"i*ty\, n. [Cf. LL. supremitas.]       Supremacy. [Obs.] --Fuller.
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Syphering \Sy"pher*ing\, n. [Etymol. uncertain.] (Carp.)       The lapping of chamfered edges of planks to make a smooth       surface, as for a bulkhead.
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Sebring, FL (city, FIPS 64875)       Location: 27.49075 N, 81.45347 W       Population (1990): 8900 (4999 housing units)       Area: 11.9 sq km (land), 15.2 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 33870, 33872    Sebring, OH (city, FIPS 71220)       Location: 40.92346 N, 81.02232 W       Population (1990): 4848 (1830 housing units)       Area: 5.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 44672
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Severance, CO (town, FIPS 69150)       Location: 40.52241 N, 104.84961 W       Population (1990): 106 (46 housing units)       Area: 0.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Severance, KS (city, FIPS 64025)       Location: 39.76686 N, 95.24885 W       Population (1990): 98 (53 housing units)       Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 66087    Severance, NY       Zip code(s): 12872
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Severn, MD (CDP, FIPS 71150)       Location: 39.13525 N, 76.69158 W       Population (1990): 24499 (8210 housing units)       Area: 33.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 21144    Severn, NC (town, FIPS 60560)       Location: 36.51374 N, 77.18977 W       Population (1990): 260 (122 housing units)       Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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Severna Park, MD (CDP, FIPS 71200)       Location: 39.08195 N, 76.57253 W       Population (1990): 25879 (8843 housing units)       Area: 33.5 sq km (land), 6.8 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 21146
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Spearman, TX (city, FIPS 69476)       Location: 36.19748 N, 101.19361 W       Population (1990): 3197 (1385 housing units)       Area: 5.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 79081
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Sprankle Mills, PA       Zip code(s): 15776
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Spring, TX (CDP, FIPS 69596)       Location: 30.06194 N, 95.38381 W       Population (1990): 33111 (11469 housing units)       Area: 61.8 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 77373, 77386, 77388, 77389
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Spring Arbor, MI (CDP, FIPS 75620)       Location: 42.20655 N, 84.55592 W       Population (1990): 2010 (661 housing units)       Area: 7.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 49283
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Spring Bay, IL (village, FIPS 71604)       Location: 40.82346 N, 89.52564 W       Population (1990): 439 (175 housing units)       Area: 0.9 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)
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Spring Branch, TX       Zip code(s): 78070
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Spring Brook, ND (city, FIPS 74780)       Location: 48.25190 N, 103.46208 W       Population (1990): 29 (14 housing units)       Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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Spring Church, PA       Zip code(s): 15686
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Spring City, PA (borough, FIPS 72920)       Location: 40.17670 N, 75.54687 W       Population (1990): 3433 (1474 housing units)       Area: 2.0 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 19475    Spring City, TN (town, FIPS 70400)       Location: 35.68739 N, 84.86413 W       Population (1990): 2199 (967 housing units)       Area: 6.3 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 37381    Spring City, UT (city, FIPS 71730)       Location: 39.48025 N, 111.49053 W       Population (1990): 715 (305 housing units)       Area: 3.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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Spring Creek, NV (CDP, FIPS 68550)       Location: 40.73850 N, 115.59587 W       Population (1990): 5866 (1914 housing units)       Area: 148.7 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)    Spring Creek, PA       Zip code(s): 16436    Spring Creek, SD (CDP, FIPS 60500)       Location: 43.12053 N, 101.02739 W       Population (1990): 231 (57 housing units)       Area: 21.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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Spring Dale, WV       Zip code(s): 25986
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Spring Glen, PA       Zip code(s): 17978
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Spring Green, WI (village, FIPS 76025)       Location: 43.17563 N, 90.06714 W       Population (1990): 1283 (522 housing units)       Area: 3.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 53588
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Spring Grove, IL (village, FIPS 72052)       Location: 42.44487 N, 88.24375 W       Population (1990): 1066 (341 housing units)       Area: 9.1 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 60081    Spring Grove, IN (town, FIPS 72206)       Location: 39.84723 N, 84.89047 W       Population (1990): 420 (130 housing units)       Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Grove, MN (city, FIPS 61852)       Location: 43.56097 N, 91.63948 W       Population (1990): 1153 (579 housing units)       Area: 2.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 55974    Spring Grove, PA (borough, FIPS 73192)       Location: 39.88136 N, 76.86435 W       Population (1990): 1863 (748 housing units)       Area: 2.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 17362    Spring Grove, VA       Zip code(s): 23881
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Spring Hill, FL (CDP, FIPS 68350)       Location: 28.48211 N, 82.56190 W       Population (1990): 31117 (14863 housing units)       Area: 58.8 sq km (land), 3.9 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 34606, 34607, 34608, 34609    Spring Hill, IA (city, FIPS 74685)       Location: 41.41205 N, 93.64896 W       Population (1990): 86 (31 housing units)       Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 50125    Spring Hill, IN (town, FIPS 72260)       Location: 39.83344 N, 86.19266 W       Population (1990): 112 (62 housing units)       Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Hill, KS (city, FIPS 67625)       Location: 38.75172 N, 94.82741 W       Population (1990): 2191 (792 housing units)       Area: 7.6 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 66083    Spring Hill, MN (city, FIPS 61888)       Location: 45.52339 N, 94.83440 W       Population (1990): 77 (35 housing units)       Area: 1.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Hill, PA (CDP, FIPS 73224)       Location: 40.37114 N, 78.66647 W       Population (1990): 1014 (406 housing units)       Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Hill, TN (town, FIPS 70580)       Location: 35.74197 N, 86.92373 W       Population (1990): 1464 (580 housing units)       Area: 36.5 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 37174
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Spring Hope, NC (town, FIPS 64160)       Location: 35.94454 N, 78.10944 W       Population (1990): 1221 (618 housing units)       Area: 3.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 27882
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Spring House, PA (CDP, FIPS 73264)       Location: 40.18363 N, 75.22642 W       Population (1990): 2782 (1026 housing units)       Area: 6.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 19477
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Spring Lake, IN (town, FIPS 72296)       Location: 39.77678 N, 85.85437 W       Population (1990): 216 (88 housing units)       Area: 0.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Lake, MI (village, FIPS 75820)       Location: 43.07479 N, 86.19048 W       Population (1990): 2537 (1201 housing units)       Area: 2.7 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 49456    Spring Lake, MN       Zip code(s): 56680    Spring Lake, NC (town, FIPS 64180)       Location: 35.17760 N, 78.98241 W       Population (1990): 7524 (3090 housing units)       Area: 7.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 28390    Spring Lake, NJ (borough, FIPS 70110)       Location: 40.15275 N, 74.02738 W       Population (1990): 3499 (1890 housing units)       Area: 3.4 sq km (land), 1.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 07762
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Spring Lake Heights, NJ (borough, FIPS 70140)       Location: 40.15217 N, 74.04235 W       Population (1990): 5341 (2987 housing units)       Area: 3.4 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
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Spring Lake Park, MN (city, FIPS 61996)       Location: 45.11605 N, 93.24485 W       Population (1990): 6532 (2398 housing units)       Area: 5.1 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water)
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Spring Mill, KY (city, FIPS 72770)       Location: 38.14372 N, 85.62987 W       Population (1990): 342 (112 housing units)       Area: 0.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Spring Mills, PA       Zip code(s): 16875
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Spring Mount, PA (CDP, FIPS 73312)       Location: 40.27359 N, 75.46540 W       Population (1990): 1365 (534 housing units)       Area: 1.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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Spring Park, MN (city, FIPS 62014)       Location: 44.93560 N, 93.63313 W       Population (1990): 1571 (937 housing units)       Area: 0.9 sq km (land), 0.7 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 55384
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Spring Run, PA       Zip code(s): 17262
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Spring Valley, CA (CDP, FIPS 73696)       Location: 32.72085 N, 116.98886 W       Population (1990): 55331 (18521 housing units)       Area: 31.5 sq km (land), 1.9 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 91977, 91978    Spring Valley, IL (city, FIPS 72156)       Location: 41.32614 N, 89.19896 W       Population (1990): 5246 (2283 housing units)       Area: 10.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 61362    Spring Valley, KY (city, FIPS 72790)       Location: 38.29899 N, 85.60996 W       Population (1990): 400 (160 housing units)       Area: 0.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Valley, MN (city, FIPS 62104)       Location: 43.68601 N, 92.38991 W       Population (1990): 2461 (1037 housing units)       Area: 6.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 55975    Spring Valley, NV (CDP, FIPS 68585)       Location: 36.10800 N, 115.24422 W       Population (1990): 51726 (22236 housing units)       Area: 51.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Valley, NY (village, FIPS 70420)       Location: 41.11435 N, 74.04924 W       Population (1990): 21802 (8116 housing units)       Area: 5.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Valley, OH (village, FIPS 74216)       Location: 39.61015 N, 84.00605 W       Population (1990): 507 (194 housing units)       Area: 0.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 45370    Spring Valley, TX (city, FIPS 69812)       Location: 29.78807 N, 95.50395 W       Population (1990): 3392 (1345 housing units)       Area: 3.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Spring Valley, WI (village, FIPS 76300)       Location: 44.84997 N, 92.23985 W       Population (1990): 1051 (431 housing units)       Area: 9.0 sq km (land), 1.9 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 54767
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Spring Valley La, CA       Zip code(s): 92392
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springboro, OH (city, FIPS 74076)       Location: 39.56337 N, 84.23771 W       Population (1990): 6590 (2287 housing units)       Area: 17.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 45066    Springboro, PA (borough, FIPS 72872)       Location: 41.80000 N, 80.37124 W       Population (1990): 471 (190 housing units)       Area: 2.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 16435
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springbrook, IA (city, FIPS 74505)       Location: 42.16748 N, 90.48190 W       Population (1990): 116 (43 housing units)       Area: 1.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 52075    Springbrook, ND       Zip code(s): 58843
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springdale, AR (city, FIPS 66080)       Location: 36.18133 N, 94.14571 W       Population (1990): 29941 (12008 housing units)       Area: 76.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 72762    Springdale, OH (city, FIPS 74104)       Location: 39.29160 N, 84.47553 W       Population (1990): 10621 (4425 housing units)       Area: 12.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Springdale, PA (borough, FIPS 72960)       Location: 40.53956 N, 79.78195 W       Population (1990): 3992 (1846 housing units)       Area: 2.4 sq km (land), 0.4 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 15144    Springdale, SC (CDP, FIPS 68380)       Location: 34.68912 N, 80.78628 W       Population (1990): 2643 (1049 housing units)       Area: 10.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)    Springdale, SC (town, FIPS 68425)       Location: 33.95980 N, 81.11238 W       Population (1990): 3226 (1230 housing units)       Area: 7.0 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)    Springdale, UT (town, FIPS 71840)       Location: 37.18403 N, 112.99914 W       Population (1990): 275 (149 housing units)       Area: 11.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Springdale, WA (town, FIPS 67210)       Location: 48.05693 N, 117.74631 W       Population (1990): 260 (106 housing units)       Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 99173
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springer, NM (town, FIPS 74800)       Location: 36.36625 N, 104.59313 W       Population (1990): 1262 (589 housing units)       Area: 3.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 87747    Springer, OK (town, FIPS 69500)       Location: 34.28650 N, 97.12037 W       Population (1990): 485 (231 housing units)       Area: 37.4 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 73458
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Springerton, IL (village, FIPS 71643)       Location: 38.17886 N, 88.35489 W       Population (1990): 166 (74 housing units)       Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 62887
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springerville, AZ (town, FIPS 68990)       Location: 34.15608 N, 109.29650 W       Population (1990): 1802 (840 housing units)       Area: 29.8 sq km (land), 0.4 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 85938
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springetts Manor-Yorklyn, PA (CDP, FIPS 72994)       Location: 39.98987 N, 76.64740 W       Population (1990): 3433 (1095 housing units)       Area: 3.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springfield, AR       Zip code(s): 72157    Springfield, CO (town, FIPS 73330)       Location: 37.40661 N, 102.61677 W       Population (1990): 1475 (836 housing units)       Area: 2.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 81073    Springfield, FL (city, FIPS 68275)       Location: 30.16655 N, 85.60892 W       Population (1990): 8715 (3673 housing units)       Area: 9.9 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)    Springfield, GA (city, FIPS 72780)       Location: 32.36663 N, 81.30864 W       Population (1990): 1415 (567 housing units)       Area: 4.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Springfield, IL (city, FIPS 72000)       Location: 39.78143 N, 89.64465 W       Population (1990): 105227 (48534 housing units)       Area: 110.2 sq km (land), 16.3 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 62701    Springfield, KY (city, FIPS 72660)       Location: 37.68766 N, 85.22284 W       Population (1990): 2875 (1193 housing units)       Area: 5.8 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)    Springfield, LA (town, FIPS 72415)       Location: 30.42651 N, 90.54256 W       Population (1990): 439 (186 housing units)       Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 70462    Springfield, MA (city, FIPS 67000)       Location: 42.11503 N, 72.53905 W       Population (1990): 156983 (61320 housing units)       Area: 83.2 sq km (land), 2.9 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108, 01109, 01118, 01119, 01128, 01129    Springfield, ME       Zip code(s): 04487    Springfield, MI (city, FIPS 75700)       Location: 42.32398 N, 85.23763 W       Population (1990): 5582 (2409 housing units)       Area: 9.8 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 48350    Springfield, MN (city, FIPS 61816)       Location: 44.23794 N, 94.97680 W       Population (1990): 2173 (943 housing units)       Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 56087    Springfield, MO (city, FIPS 70000)       Location: 37.19620 N, 93.28610 W       Population (1990): 140494 (62472 housing units)       Area: 176.0 sq km (land), 1.7 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 65802, 65803, 65804, 65806, 65807, 65809, 65810    Springfield, NE (city, FIPS 46520)       Location: 41.08310 N, 96.13217 W       Population (1990): 1426 (488 housing units)       Area: 1.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 68059    Springfield, NJ (CDP, FIPS 70050)       Location: 40.69947 N, 74.32503 W       Population (1990): 13420 (5990 housing units)       Area: 13.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 07081    Springfield, OH (city, FIPS 74118)       Location: 39.92680 N, 83.79659 W       Population (1990): 70487 (29562 housing units)       Area: 50.6 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 45502, 45503, 45504, 45505, 45506    Springfield, OR (city, FIPS 69600)       Location: 44.05292 N, 122.97707 W       Population (1990): 44683 (18121 housing units)       Area: 34.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 97477, 97478    Springfield, PA (CDP, FIPS 73040)       Location: 39.92773 N, 75.33756 W       Population (1990): 24160 (8604 housing units)       Area: 16.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 19064    Springfield, SC (town, FIPS 68470)       Location: 33.49567 N, 81.27947 W       Population (1990): 523 (245 housing units)       Area: 4.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 29146    Springfield, SD (city, FIPS 60660)       Location: 42.85473 N, 97.89296 W       Population (1990): 834 (382 housing units)       Area: 1.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 57062    Springfield, TN (city, FIPS 70500)       Location: 36.49946 N, 86.87872 W       Population (1990): 11227 (4530 housing units)       Area: 17.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 37172    Springfield, VA (CDP, FIPS 74592)       Location: 38.78603 N, 77.17962 W       Population (1990): 23706 (8790 housing units)       Area: 25.4 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 22150, 22153    Springfield, VT (CDP, FIPS 69475)       Location: 43.28837 N, 72.47617 W       Population (1990): 4207 (2000 housing units)       Area: 6.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 05156    Springfield, WV       Zip code(s): 26763
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springfield Cent, NY       Zip code(s): 13468
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springfield Gard, NY       Zip code(s): 11413
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springhill, LA (city, FIPS 72485)       Location: 33.00212 N, 93.46128 W       Population (1990): 5668 (2588 housing units)       Area: 16.1 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 71075
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springlake, TX (town, FIPS 69764)       Location: 34.23220 N, 102.30507 W       Population (1990): 132 (69 housing units)       Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 79082
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springlee, KY (city, FIPS 72750)       Location: 38.24115 N, 85.64229 W       Population (1990): 451 (216 housing units)       Area: 0.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springport, IN (town, FIPS 72332)       Location: 40.04689 N, 85.39293 W       Population (1990): 194 (71 housing units)       Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 47386    Springport, MI (village, FIPS 75860)       Location: 42.37780 N, 84.69733 W       Population (1990): 707 (262 housing units)       Area: 3.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 49284
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springs, NY (CDP, FIPS 70387)       Location: 41.02088 N, 72.15714 W       Population (1990): 4355 (3459 housing units)       Area: 21.9 sq km (land), 2.0 sq km (water)    Springs, PA       Zip code(s): 15562
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springs Plaza, FL       Zip code(s): 32779
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springtown, TX (city, FIPS 69800)       Location: 32.96929 N, 97.68099 W       Population (1990): 1740 (745 housing units)       Area: 7.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 76082
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springvale, GA       Zip code(s): 31767    Springvale, ME (CDP, FIPS 73285)       Location: 43.46696 N, 70.80325 W       Population (1990): 3542 (1469 housing units)       Area: 8.2 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 04083
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springview, NE (village, FIPS 46625)       Location: 42.82529 N, 99.74897 W       Population (1990): 304 (172 housing units)       Area: 0.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 68778
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springville, AL (town, FIPS 72600)       Location: 33.77362 N, 86.47515 W       Population (1990): 1910 (761 housing units)       Area: 10.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 35146    Springville, CA       Zip code(s): 93265    Springville, IA (city, FIPS 74775)       Location: 42.05578 N, 91.44397 W       Population (1990): 1068 (414 housing units)       Area: 1.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 52336    Springville, IN       Zip code(s): 47462    Springville, NY (village, FIPS 70442)       Location: 42.50939 N, 78.67006 W       Population (1990): 4310 (1710 housing units)       Area: 9.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 14141    Springville, PA       Zip code(s): 18844    Springville, TN       Zip code(s): 38256    Springville, UT (city, FIPS 72280)       Location: 40.16485 N, 111.61449 W       Population (1990): 13950 (4361 housing units)       Area: 25.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 84663
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Springwater, NY       Zip code(s): 14560
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Suffern, NY (village, FIPS 71894)       Location: 41.11340 N, 74.14405 W       Population (1990): 11055 (4720 housing units)       Area: 5.4 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 10901
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Supreme, LA (CDP, FIPS 74235)       Location: 29.85959 N, 90.99262 W       Population (1990): 1020 (293 housing units)       Area: 7.4 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
Sperry Univac          One of the divisions of {Sperry Corporation} at the       time that company merged with the {Burroughs Corporation} to       form {Unisys Corporation}.          [Connection with the {Univac} computer?]          (1994-11-22)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
SPRING          {String PRocessING language}
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
SPRINT          List processing language involving stack operations.   "SPRINT       - A Direct Approach to List Processing Languages", C.A. Kapps,       Proc SJCC 30 (1967).   Sammet 1969, p 462.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
Sprintnet          A public {packet-switched} network using the {ITU-T} {X.25}       {protocol}s, that provides {dial-up} access to services like       {Delphi}, {Portal}, {GEnie} and {Compuserve}.          (1994-10-17)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
SUPERMAC          A general-purpose {macro} language, embeddable in existing       languages as a run-time library.          ["SUPERMAC - A Macro Facility That can be Added to Existing       Compilers", P.J. Brown, Soft Prac & Exp 10(6):431-434].          (1994-12-15)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
supremum          {least upper bound}
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Saffron       Heb. karkom, Arab. zafran (i.e., "yellow"), mentioned only in       Cant. 4:13, 14; the Crocus sativus. Many species of the crocus       are found in Palestine. The pistils and stigmata, from the       centre of its flowers, are pressed into "saffron cakes," common       in the East. "We found," says Tristram, "saffron a very useful       condiment in travelling cookery, a very small pinch of it giving       not only a rich yellow colour but an agreable flavour to a dish       of rice or to an insipid stew."
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Shebarim       breaks; ruins, a place near Ai (Josh. 7:5; R.V. marg., "the       quarries").
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Spring       (Heb. 'ain, "the bright open source, the eye of the landscape").       To be carefully distinguished from "well" (q.v.). "Springs"       mentioned in Josh. 10:40 (Heb. 'ashdoth) should rather be       "declivities" or "slopes" (R.V.), i.e., the undulating ground       lying between the lowlands (the shephelah) and the central range       of hills.
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]:
Shebarim, breakings; hopes