| Spare (spare) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Spare |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Spared (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Sparing.] [AS. sparian, fr. spæ]r spare,
sparing, saving; akin to D. *** G. sparen, OHG. spar&?]n,
Icel. [uCod |
To use frugally or
stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable] to retain or keep
unused; to save.
To keep to one's self; to forbear to impart
or give.
To preserve from danger or punishment; to
forbear to punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to.
To save or gain, as by frugality; to
reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.
To deprive one's self of, as by being
frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part
with.
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| Spare (spare) |
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| v. i. | (?) |
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| Spare |
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To be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be
parsimonious.
To refrain from inflicting harm; to use
mercy or forbearance.
To desist; to stop; to refrain.
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Scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare
diet.
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious;
chary.
Being over and above what is necessary, or
what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous;
as, I have no spare time.
Held in reserve, to be used in an
emergency; as, a spare anchor; a spare bed or
room.
Lean; wanting flesh; meager; thin;
gaunt.
Slow.
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The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
Parsimony; frugal use.
An opening in a petticoat or gown; a
placket.
That which has not been used or
expended.
The right of bowling again
at a full set of pins, after having knocked all the pins down in less
than three bowls. If all the pins are knocked down in one bowl it is a
double spare; in two bowls, a single spare.
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