Lexicon: space – spare

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space ('s, -s), n. [OFr < L.]

spacious, adj. [L.]

spaciously, adv. [see spacious, adj.]

spade (-s), n. [OE; closely related to Gk. 'wooden blade, paddle, sword.]

The long-handled digging tool with associations from garden(when it may be “little”) to grave.

span (-s), n. [OE; Du. 'to unite, fasten'.]

spangle (-s), n. [Du. 'clasp, buckle, brooch'.]

Small round piece of glittering metal.

spangled, adj. [see spangle, n.]

Adorned or covered with spangles.

spaniel, n. [OFr 'Spanish dog'.]

Submissive person; one who seeks something.

spar, n. [MDu.] (webplay: ships, throw).

Round length of timber; wooden post; ship's broken beam supporting a shipwrecked person in danger of drowning.

spare (-d), v. [OE.]

To leave a person unharmed.