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Spark (?), n. [OE. sparke, AS. spearca; akin to D. spark, sperk; cf. Icel. spraka to crackle, Lith. spragëti, Gr.  a bursting with a noise, Skr. sphrj to crackle, to thunder.  Cf. Speak.]
    1. A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

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    Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. Job v. 7.

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    2. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

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    3. That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle. “If any spark of life be yet remaining.” Shak. “Small intellectual spark.” Macaulay. “Vital spark of heavenly flame.” Pope.

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    We have here and there a little clear light, some sparks of bright knowledge. Locke.

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    Bright gem instinct with music, vocal spark. Wordsworth.

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    Spark arrester, a contrivance to prevent the escape of sparks while it allows the passage of gas, -- chiefly used in the smokestack of a wood-burning locomotive. Called also spark consumer. [U.S.]

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Spark, n. [Icel. sparkr lively, sprightly.]
    1. A brisk, showy, gay man.

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    The finest sparks and cleanest beaux. Prior.

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    2. A lover; a gallant; a beau.

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Spark, v. i.
    1. To sparkle. [Obs.]  Spenser.

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    2. (Elec.) To produce, or give off, sparks, as a dynamo at the commutator when revolving under the collecting brushes.

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Spark, v. i. To play the spark, beau, or lover.

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    A sure sign that his master was courting, or, as it is termed, sparking, within. W. Irwing.

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