spurrier

[ spur-ee-er, spuhr- ]

/ ˈspɜr i ər, ˈspʌr- /

a maker of spurs.

Origin of spurrier

First recorded in 1350–1400, spurrier is from the Middle English word sporier. See spur¹, -ier¹

But Spurrier wore a nick-name, until now lightly considered, to which new conditions had added importance.

The Law of Hemlock Mountain |Hugh Lundsford
The major ended somewhat savagely and Spurrier made no answer.

The Law of Hemlock Mountain |Hugh Lundsford
And as he looked Spurrier thought he had never seen such glacial coldness and merciless indifference 267 in any human face.

The Law of Hemlock Mountain |Hugh Lundsford
The chief glanced toward the door with a glance of dismissal, and the door became to Spurrier the emblem of finality.

The Law of Hemlock Mountain |Hugh Lundsford

If Spurrier had not been candid with him, at all events he had, perhaps, not unclassed himself.

The Law of Hemlock Mountain |Hugh Lundsford

spurrier

/ (ˈspʌrɪə) /

a maker of spurs