Index of English words, starting with "sp"

(1) - Spandrel (n.) A narrow mat or passe partout for a picture.
(2) - Spandrel (n.) The irregular triangular space between the curve of an arch and the inclosing right angle; or the space between the outer moldings of two contiguous arches and a horizontal line above them, or another arch above and inclosing them.

(1) - Spangle (v. i.) To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter.
(2) - Spangle (v. t.) To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate.
(3) - Spangle (n.) Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless.
(4) - Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress.

(1) - Spangly (a.) Resembling, or consisting of, spangles; glittering; as, spangly light.

(1) - Spaniard (n.) A native or inhabitant of Spain.

(1) - Spaniel (v. t.) To follow like a spaniel.
(2) - Spaniel (v. i.) To fawn; to cringe; to be obsequious.
(3) - Spaniel (a.) Cringing; fawning.
(4) - Spaniel (n.) A cringing, fawning person.
(5) - Spaniel (n.) One of a breed of small dogs having long and thick hair and large drooping ears. The legs are usually strongly feathered, and the tail bushy. See Illust. under Clumber, and Cocker.