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splore

[splawr, splohr]

noun

Scot.
  1. a frolic; revel; carousal.

  2. a commotion; disturbance.



splore

/ splɔːr /

noun

  1. a revel; binge; escapade

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of splore1

First recorded in 1775–85; perhaps shortening of explore
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Word History and Origins

Origin of splore1

C18: of obscure origin
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Example Sentences

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"Just had to 'splore a bit. I get it," another sympathized.

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The event was hosted by Splore and the National Ability Center, an adaptive outdoor recreation program based in Salt Lake City.

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Eric Bonin, the Splore Salt Lake program manager, said events at the Get Into the River Festival help change negative opinions about the Jordan River.

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He is too fond of one thing, and would spoil the splore.”

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“Aunt Peggy,” piped Dorothy, trotting at her heels, “let’s not ’splore any longer.

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