(1):
(n.) A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
(2):
(n.) That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle.
(3):
(n.) A brisk, showy, gay man.
(4):
(v. i.) To play the spark, beau, or lover.
(5):
(n.) A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.
(6):
(v. i.) To sparkle.
(7):
(n.) A lover; a gallant; a beau.
(8):
(v. i.) To produce, or give off, sparks, as a dynamo at the commutator when revolving under the collecting brushes.