† sparkefyv.
Obsolete. rare.
transitive. To make into a spark or gallant.
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sparkefy1667
1667 G. Digby Elvira iii. 36 A sharp pointed Hat..Appears not so ridiculous, as Yonker, Without a love Intreegue, to Introduce, And sparkefy him there.
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