spur
noun
- metal tool used in horsemanship
- anatomical term for an outgrowth of bone covered in a sheath of horn
- architectural ornament
- botanical term for a spike, usually part of a flower
- geographical term for a lateral ridge or tongue of land
verb
- cause an increase (in interest, etc)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /spɜː/ / /spɝ/ / /spʌr/
name
Etymology: English surname, variant of Spurr. Compare the noun spur.
- An occupational surname from Middle English
noun
Etymology: English surname, variant of Spurr. Compare the noun spur.
- someone connected with Tottenham Hotspur FC, as a fan, player, coach etc.
verb
- Alternative form of speer.
“I haue yonder vncouered a faire girle, Ile be ſo bolde as ſpurre her, vvhat might a bodie call her name?”
“Are you come, old Maſter? Very good, your Horſe is well ſet up; but ere you part, I'll ride you, and ſpur your Reverend Juſticeſhip ſuch a queſtion, as I ſhall make the ſides of your Reputation bleed, truly I will. Now muſt I play at Bo-peep.”