Spade"fish` (?), n. (Zoöl.) An American market fish (Chætodipterus
faber) common on the southern coasts; -- called also angel fish,
moonfish, and porgy.
Spade"foot` (?), n. (Zoöl.) Any species of burrowing toads of the genus
Scaphiopus, esp. S. Holbrookii, of the Eastern United States; -- called
also spade toad.
Spade"ful (?), n.; pl. Spadefuls (#). [Spade + full.] As much as a
spade will hold or lift.
Spad"er (?), n. One who, or that which, spades; specifically, a digging
machine.
Spa*di"ceous (?), a. [L. spadix, -icis, a date-brown or nut-brown
color. See Spadix.] 1. Of a bright clear brown or chestnut color. Sir
T. Browne.