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Definitions of spare
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To live frugally; to forbear; to forgive; to be tender. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
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To use in a frugal or saving manner; use rarely; as, spare the rod; part with without inconvenience; refuse to punish; treat leniently; as, to spare the feelings. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
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To use frugally: to do without: to save from any use: to withhold from: to treat tenderly: to part with willingly. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
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To use frugally. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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To use frugally; do without; save from anything; grant. The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
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To firbear to injure or punish. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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To live frugally or cheaply; forbear or forgive. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
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To be frugal: to forbear: to be tender: to forgive. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
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To be frugal; forbear. The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
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refrain from harming Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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save or relieve from an experience or action; "I'll spare you from having to apologize formally" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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To be lenient or forgiving; refrain. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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To be frugal. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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To use frugally; not to waste; to withhold; to do without; to omit; to treat tenderly; to forbear to afflict, punish, or destroy; to allow. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
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To refrain from using, taking, or doing something; to part with willingly; to treat with tenderness or forbearance; to live frugally; to save from any particular use; to exercise forbearance. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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an extra component of a machine or other apparatus Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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SPARENESS. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy" Wordnet Dictionary DB
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kept in reserve especially for emergency use; "a reserve supply of food"; "a spare tire"; "spare parts" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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just sufficient; "the library had a spare but efficient look" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle Wordnet Dictionary DB
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use frugally or carefully Wordnet Dictionary DB
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give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey" Wordnet Dictionary DB
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Slow. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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To use frugally or stintingly, as that which is scarce or valuable; to retain or keep unused; to save. Newage Dictionary DB
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To keep to one's self; to forbear to impart or give. Newage Dictionary DB
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To preserve from danger or punishment; to forbear to punish, injure, or harm; to show mercy to. Newage Dictionary DB
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To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty. Newage Dictionary DB
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To deprive one's self of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with. Newage Dictionary DB
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To be frugal; not to be profuse; to live frugally; to be parsimonious. Newage Dictionary DB
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To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance. Newage Dictionary DB
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To desist; to stop; to refrain. Newage Dictionary DB
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Scanty; not abundant or plentiful; as, a spare diet. Newage Dictionary DB
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Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; chary. Newage Dictionary DB
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Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency; as, a spare anchor; a spare bed or room. Newage Dictionary DB
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Lean; wanting flesh; meager; thin; gaunt. Newage Dictionary DB
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The act of sparing; moderation; restraint. Newage Dictionary DB
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Parsimony; frugal use. Newage Dictionary DB
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An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket. Newage Dictionary DB
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That which has not been used or expended. Newage Dictionary DB
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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. Newage Dictionary DB
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Thin or lean; scanty; held in reserve; as, a spare room; more than enough; as, spare cash. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
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Sparing: frugal scanty: lean: superfluous. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
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Frugal; scanty; lean; superfluous. The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
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That can be spared. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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Held in reserve. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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Not abundant. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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Scanty; parsimonious; superfluous; lean. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
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Scanty; frugal; held in reserve; not abundant; not required for present use; lean. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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