Definition of spur

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Spur (v. t.) 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..

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Turnsole :: Turnsole (a.) A kind of spurge (Euphorbia Helioscopia).
Spur :: Spur (n.) Something that projects; a snag.
Interpolation :: Interpolation (n.) That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A projection from the round base of a column, occupying the angle of a square plinth upon which the base rests, or bringing the bottom bed of the base to a nearly square form. It is generally carved in leafage..
Spurn :: Spurning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spur.
Misedition :: Misedition (n.) An incorrect or spurious edition.
Bastardly :: Bastardly (a.) Bastardlike; baseborn; spurious; corrupt.
Heelspur :: Heelspur (n.) A slender bony or cartilaginous process developed from the heel bone of bats. It helps to support the wing membranes. See Illust. of Cheiropter.
Spurway :: Spurtle (v. t.) To spurt or shoot in a scattering manner.
Spurge :: Spurge (v. t.) To emit foam; to froth; -- said of the emission of yeast from beer in course of fermentation.
Adulterous :: Adulterous (a.) Characterized by adulteration; spurious.
Hotspur :: Hotspur (n.) A rash, hot-headed man..
Extemporaneous :: Extemporaneous (a.) Composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment, or without previous study; unpremeditated; off-hand; extempore; extemporary; as, an extemporaneous address or production..
Pelargonium :: Pelargonium (n.) A large genus of plants of the order Geraniaceae, differing from Geranium in having a spurred calyx and an irregular corolla..
Asperne :: Asperne (v. t.) To spurn; to despise.
Interpolation :: Interpolation (n.) The act of introducing or inserting anything, especially that which is spurious or foreign..
Adulterine :: Adulterine (a.) Proceeding from adulterous intercourse. Hence: Spurious; without the support of law; illegal.
Extempore :: Extempore (adv.) Without previous study or meditation; without preparation; on the spur of the moment; suddenly; extemporaneously; as, to write or speak extempore..
Offset :: Offset (n.) A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
Forespurrer :: Forespurrer (n.) One who rides before; a harbinger.
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