Spēr, v. t.

v. t. [Written also sperr.] [A-S. sparrian, O. H. Ger. sparian, sperran, N. H. Ger. sperren, Icel. sperra, Sw. spärra, Dan. spærre, sperre. See SPAR, v. t.] To shut in; to support; to inclose; to fasten. [Obs.] “To sper the gate.” Spenser.