spaid

spaid
Spade Spade, n. [Cf. {Spay}, n.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A hart or stag three years old. [Written also {spaid}, {spayade}.] [1913 Webster]

2. [Cf. L. spado.] A castrated man or beast. [1913 Webster]


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