a. Obs.–1 [ad. obs. G. *spadig, var. of spathig, spatig: see SPAAD and SPATH1.] Of the nature of or containing spar.
1683. Pettus, Fleta Min., I. III. i. 230. There appertains to the harsh flowing copper Oars,… and what is splendy, mispickly, glimery or spady [etc.].
