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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.]
   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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   A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
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   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.]
   A brisk, showy, gay man.
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   The finest sparks and cleanest beaux.
   Prior.
   
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   A lover; a gallant; a beau.
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   Spark, v. i.
   To sparkle. [Obs.]
   Spenser.
   
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   (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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