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[[t]spɑrk[/t]]

n.

1) an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another

2) elm aum

a) the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric

b) the discharge itself

c) any electric arc of relatively small energy content

d) the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine

3) cvb anything that activates or stimulates; an inspiration or catalyst

4) a small amount or trace of something

5) a trace of life or vitality

6) animation; liveliness

7) sts sparks, (used with a sing. v.) Slang. a radio operator on a ship or aircraft

8) to emit or produce sparks

9) to issue as or like sparks

10) to send forth gleams or flashes

11) aum (of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks

12) to kindle, animate, or stimulate:

to spark someone's enthusiasm[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 900; (n.) ME; OE spearca, c. MD, MLG sparke spark′er, n. II

spark

[[t]spɑrk[/t]] n.

1) a lively, elegant, or foppish young man

2) a beau, lover, or suitor

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Etymology: 1565–75; perh. fig. use of spark I, or < ON sparkr quick, lively spark′ish, adj.