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2,237 words match “SPA”

INSPAN v.
To yoke or harness, as oxen to a vehicle. [South Africa]
INTERSPACE n.
Intervening space. Bp. Hacket.
JASPACHATE n.
Agate jasper. [Obs.]
JUMP SPARK n.
A spark produced by the jumping of electricity across a permanent gap.
KING CHARLES SPANIEL n.
A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan.
MISPAINT v.
To paint ill, or wrongly.
MISPASSION n.
Wrong passion or feeling. [Obs.]
MISPAY v.
To dissatisfy. [Obs.]
NEUROSPAST n.
A puppet. [R.] Dr. H. More.
NEWSPAPER n.
A sheet of paper printed and distributed, at stated intervals, for conveying intelligence of passing events, advocating opinions, etc.; a public print that circulates news, advertisements, proceedings of legislative bodies, public announcements, etc.
NONSPARING a.
Sparing none.
NORFOLK SPANIEL n.
One of a breed of field spaniels similar to the clumbers, but shorter in body and of a liver-and-white or black-and-white color.
OUTSPAN v.
To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon. [S. Africa]
OUTSPARKLE v.
To exceed in sparkling.
OVERSPAN v.
To reach or extend over.
PENTASPAST n.
A purchase with five pulleys. [R.]
POLYSPAST n.
A machine consisting of many pulleys; specifically, an apparatus formerly used for reducing luxations.
PRESSPACK v.
To pack, or prepare for packing, by means of a press.
RASPATORIUM n.
See Raspatory.
RASPATORY n.
A surgeon's rasp. Wiseman.
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