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spurred

verb

Meaning

  1. To ask, to inquire
  2. To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
  3. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
  4. To put spurs on.
  5. To press forward; to travel in great haste.
  6. Wearing spurs.
  7. Furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
  8. Affected with spur, or ergot.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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