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Definition of Squanders
Squander Squander Squan"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squandered; p. pr. &
vb. n. Squandering.] [Cf. Scot. squatter to splash water
about, to scatter, to squander, Prov. E. swatter, Dan.
sqvatte, Sw. sqv["a]tta to squirt, sqv["a]ttra to squander,
Icel. skvetta to squirt out, to throw out water.]
1. To scatter; to disperse. [Obs.]
Our squandered troops he rallies. --Dryden.
2. To spend lavishly or profusely; to spend prodigally or
wastefully; to use without economy or judgment; to
dissipate; as, to squander an estate.
The crime of squandering health is equal to the
folly. --Rambler.
Syn: To spend; expend; waste; scatter; dissipate.
Squander Squander Squan"der, n.
The act of squandering; waste.
