Souse. s. pl. Sousen. The ears. Pigs sousen, pig's ears.

Spar. s. The pointed sticks, doubled and twisted in the middle, and used for fixing the thatch of a roof, are called spars: they are commonly made of split willow rods.

Spar'kid. adj. Speckled.

Spar'ticles. s. pl. Spectacles: glasses to assist the sight.

Spawl. s. A chip from a stone.

Spill. s. A stalk; particularly that which is long and straight. To run to spill, is to run to seed; it sometimes also means to be unproductive.

Spill. s. See WORRA.

To Spit. v. a. To dig with a spade; to cut up with a spitter. See the next word.

Spitter. s. A small tool with a long handle, used for cutting up weeds, thistles, &c.

To Spit'tle. v. a. To move the earth lightly with a spade or spitter.