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spurred

The correct spelling is spurred.

How to pronounce spurred

verb

Say it like: Spu-rre-d

The correct spelling is spurred. To ask, to inquire For example: "to spur boots"

Usage Examples

to spur boots

a booted and spurred cowboy

a spurred corolla

Meanings

verb

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

adjective

  1. 1.Wearing spurs.
  2. 2.Furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
  3. 3.Affected with spur, or ergot.

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