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The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.

Parsimony; frugal use.

An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.

That which has not been used or expended.

Scant; not abundant or plentiful.

Example: a spare diet

Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.

Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.

Example: I have no spare time.

Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.

Example: a spare anchor; a spare bed or room

To show mercy.

To keep.

To give up To deprive oneself of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.