hotspur

English edit

Etymology edit

hot +‎ spur

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈhɒtspɜː(ɹ)/

Noun edit

hotspur (plural hotspurs)

(archaic) somebody who is rash, impetuous or impulsive
Synonym: hothead

Descendants edit

→ German: Heißsporn (calque)
→ Swedish: hetsporre (calque)

Anagrams edit

topshur, trophus

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