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Etymology · Middle English

spere

3 English words descend from Middle English spere, most common first.

sphereA surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center. .
spearA long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
speareAn English surname transferred from the nickname or originating as an occupation.