"prop in a mine," 1841, of unknown origin. Transferred by 1878 to wood blocks, etc., used to brake motor vehicles. As a verb, from 1841. Related: Spragged; spragging.
spotty
spousage
spousal
spouse
spout
sprag
sprain
sprang
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sprawl
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