| spurry | <botany> An annual herb (Spergula arvensis) with whorled filiform leaves, sometimes grown in Europe for fodder. <botany> Sand spurry, any low herb of the genus Lepigonum, mostly found in sandy places. Alternative forms: spurrey Origin: D. Or OF. Spurrie; cf. G. Spergel, NL. Spergula. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| spurs, heel | Pointed bony outgrowths at the back of the heel or under the heel beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs at the back of the heel are associated with inflammation of the achilles tendon (tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot. (12 Dec 1998) |
| spurt | A sudden and energetic effort, as in an emergency; an increased exertion for a brief space. "The long, steady sweep of the so-called "paddle" tried him almost as much as the breathless strain of the spurt." (T. Hughes) Origin: Cf. Icel. Sprette a spurt, spring, run, spretta to sprit, spring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |