Spur (spûr), n. [See Sparrow.] (Zoöl.) (a) A sparrow. [Scot.] (b) A tern. [Prov. Eng.]
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Spur, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spurred (spûrd); p. pr. & vb. n. Spurring.] 1. To prick with spurs; to incite to a more hasty pace; to urge or goad; as, to spur a horse.
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2. 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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Love will not be spurred to what it loathes. Shak.
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3. To put spurs on; as, a spurred boot.
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