1. (n.) A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

2. (n.) A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

3. (n.) That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle.

4. (n.) A brisk, showy, gay man.

5. (n.) A lover; a gallant; a beau.

6. (v. i.) To sparkle.

7. (v. i.) To play the spark, beau, or lover.

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