hotspur

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

A rash, hotheaded person.

adjective

Having a rash, hotheaded temperament.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œHe was a spirited child, claiming, β€˜I used to be a hotspur, though my mother eventually managed to curb my temper.’” Franciszek Macharski: Scholarly Archbishop of Krakow; The Times (London, UK); Aug 30, 2016.
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