3. (Mining) A body of coal left to sustain an overhanding mass.

Spurn"er (?), n. One who spurns.

Spurn"-wa`ter (?), n. (Naut.) A channel at the end of a deck to

restrain the water.

Spurred (?), a. 1. Wearing spurs; furnished with a spur or spurs;

having shoots like spurs.