spay
pronunciation
How to pronounce spay in British English:
UK [speɪ]
How to pronounce spay in American English:
US [speɪ]
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- Verb:
- remove the ovaries of
Word Origin
- spay
- spay: see spade
- spay (v.)
- early 15c., "stab with a sword, kill," also "remove the ovaries of (a hunting dog)," from Anglo-French espeier "cut with a sword," from Middle French espeer, from Old French espee "sword" (French épée), from Latin spatha "broad, flat weapon or tool," from Greek spathe "broad blade" (see spade (n.1)). Compare Greek spadon "eunuch." Related: Spayed; spaying.
Example
- 1. The humane society has done two spay and neuter clinics this year .
- 2. I have worked for many years as a shelter and spay neuter veterinary technician . Earlier this year , I had the misfortune of losing the job at the shelter where I had worked for many years .
- 3. Yeah . You know , spay and neuter your pets ?
- 4. Adoption fee includes her spay , vaccine , pet insurance , ear tattoo and more !
- 5. Give your pet a mother 's day gift : spay her !