Index of English words, starting with "sp"

(1) - Spinous (a.) Having the form of a spine or thorn; spinelike.
(2) - Spinous (a.) Spinose; thorny.

(1) - Spinster (n.) A woman of evil life and character; -- so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.
(2) - Spinster (n.) An unmarried or single woman; -- used in legal proceedings as a title, or addition to the surname.
(3) - Spinster (n.) A man who spins.
(4) - Spinster (n.) A woman who spins, or whose occupation is to spin.