Definition of Spur. Meaning of Spur. Synonyms of Spur
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Definition of Spur
Spur Spur Spur, n.
1. (Mining) A branch of a vein.
2. The track of an animal, as an otter; a spoor.
Spur Spur Spur, n. [See Sparrow.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A sparrow. [Scot.]
(b) A tern. [Prov. Eng.]
Spur Spur Spur, n. [OE. spure, AS. spura, spora; akin to D. spoor,
G. sporn, OHG. sporo, Icel. spori, Dan. spore, Sw. sporre,
and to AS. spor a trace, footstep, spyrian to trace, track,
examine, and E. spurn. [root]171. Cf. Sparrow, Spere,
Spoor, Spurn.]
1. An implement secured to the heel, or above the heel, of a
horseman, to urge the horse by its pressure. Modern spurs
have a small wheel, or rowel, with short points. Spurs
were the badge of knighthood.
And on her feet a pair of spurs large. --Chaucer.
Spur 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.
