Definition of spur

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Spur (n.) That which goads to action; an incitement.

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Forespurrer :: Forespurrer (n.) One who rides before; a harbinger.
Calcar :: Calcar (n.) A spur, or spurlike prominence..
Irreptitious :: Irreptitious (a.) Surreptitious; spurious.
Spur-shell :: Spurry (n.) An annual herb (Spergula arvensis) with whorled filiform leaves, sometimes grown in Europe for fodder..
Incentive :: Incentive (n.) That which moves or influences the mind, or operates on the passions; that which incites, or has a tendency to incite, to determination or action; that which prompts to good or ill; motive; spur; as, the love of money, and the desire of promotion, are two powerful incentives to action..
Spurn :: Spurning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spur.
Calcarated :: Calcarated (a.) Armed with a spur.
Upspurner :: Upspurner (n.) A spurner or contemner; a despiser; a scoffer.
Nasturtium :: Nasturtium (n.) Any plant of the genus Tropaeolum, geraniaceous herbs, having mostly climbing stems, peltate leaves, and spurred flowers, and including the common Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus), the canary-bird flower (T. peregrinum), and about thirty more species, all natives of South America. The whole plant has a warm pungent flavor, and the fleshy fruits are used as a substitute for capers, while the leaves and flowers are sometimes used in salads..
Spur :: Spur (n.) Something that projects; a snag.
Interpolation :: Interpolation (n.) The act of introducing or inserting anything, especially that which is spurious or foreign..
Gablock :: Gablock (n.) A false spur or gaff, fitted on the heel of a gamecock..
Spurn :: Spurn (v. i.) To kick or toss up the heels.
Delphinic :: Delphinic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the larkspur; specifically, relating to the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria)..
Spur :: Spur (n.) 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..
Spurning :: Spurned (imp. & p. p.) of Spur.
Supposititious :: Supposititious (a.) Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supposititious writing..
Bastardly :: Bastardly (adv.) In the manner of a bastard; spuriously.
Terutero :: Terutero (n.) The South American lapwing (Vanellus Cayennensis). Its wings are furnished with short spurs. Called also Cayenne lapwing.
Spurred :: Spurred (a.) Wearing spurs; furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
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