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Hispanic :: Hispanic (a.) Of or pertaining to Spain or its language; as, Hispanic words..

Spang :: Spang (v. t.) To spangle.

Checkrein :: Checkrein (n.) A branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a span or pair with the bit of the other horse.

Spangle :: Spangle (v. t.) To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate..

Esparto :: Esparto (n.) A species of Spanish grass (Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper..

Pataca :: Pataca (n.) The Spanish dollar; -- called also patacoon.

Sherry :: Sherry (n.) A Spanish light-colored dry wine, made in Andalusia. As prepared for commerce it is colored a straw color or a deep amber by mixing with it cheap wine boiled down..

Spanceling :: Spanceling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spance.

Spaniel :: Spaniel (n.) A cringing, fawning person..

Outspan :: Outspan (v. t. & i.) To unyoke or disengage, as oxen from a wagon..

Span :: Span (v. t.) A pair of horses or other animals driven together; usually, such a pair of horses when similar in color, form, and action..

Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..

Span :: Span (v. t.) To fetter, as a horse; to hobble..

Span :: Span () imp. & p. p. of Spin.

Water Dog :: Water dog () A dog accustomed to the water, or trained to retrieve waterfowl. Retrievers, waters spaniels, and Newfoundland dogs are so trained..

Piaster :: Piaster (n.) A silver coin of Spain and various other countries. See Peso. The Spanish piaster (commonly called peso, or peso duro) is of about the value of the American dollar. The Italian piaster, or scudo, was worth from 80 to 100 cents. The Turkish and Egyptian piasters are now worth about four and a half cents..

Cordwain :: Cordwain (n.) A term used in the Middle Ages for Spanish leather (goatskin tanned and dressed), and hence, any leather handsomely finished, colored, gilded, or the like..

Fourpence :: Fourpence (n.) A name formerly given in New England to the Spanish half real, a silver coin worth six and a quarter cents..

Spanker :: Spanker (n.) One who takes long, quick strides in walking; also, a fast horse..

Spannishing :: Spannishing (n.) The full blooming of a flower.

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