Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SPARE, v.i.

1. To live frugally; to be parsimonious. Who at some times spend, at others spare; / Divided between carelessness and care. – Pope.
2. To forbear; to be scrupulous. To pluck and eat my fill I spar'd not. – Milton.
3. To be frugal; not to be profuse.
4. To use mercy or forbearance; to forgive; to be tender. The king was sparing and compassionate toward his subjects. – Bacon.