ˈspurrer
[f. spur n.1 and v.1 Cf. (in sense 1) MHG. sporære (G. sporer, † spörer).]
† 1. A spurrier. Obs.—0
| 1499 Promp. Parv. (Pynson), Sporer, calcarius. |
2. One who spurs or urges. Also with -on.
| 1632 Sherwood, A spurrer, piqueur. 1728 Swift Let. to Pope 16 July, I doubt you want a spurrer-on to exercise and to amusements. 1848 Buckley Iliad 83 Rush on, ye Trojans, spurrers of steeds! |