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Hotspur

Hotspur Meaning & Definition
Hotspur Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hotspur?

[n] a rash or impetuous person
[n] English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hotspur: Harry Hotspur | Percy | Sir Henry Percy

Related Terms | Find terms related to Hotspur:

See Also | adventurer | soldier | venturer

Hotspur In Webster's Dictionary

\Hot"spur`\, n. [Hot + spur.] A rash, hot-headed man. --Holinshed.
\Hot"spur`\, Hotspurred \Hot"spurred`\, a. Violent; impetuous; headstrong. --Spenser. Peacham.

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