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sparve | sparse |

As a noun sparve

is (uk|dialect) the hedge sparrow.

As an adjective sparse is

having widely spaced intervals.

As a verb sparse is

(obsolete) to scatter; to disperse.

sparve

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (UK, dialect) The hedge sparrow.
    • (Webster 1913) ----

    sparse

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Having widely spaced intervals.
  • Not dense; meager.

    • Related terms

    * thin out

    Derived terms

    * sparse array * sparse index * sparse matrix

    Verb

    (spars)
  • (obsolete) To scatter; to disperse.
    • (Spenser)

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