plural of sparing

Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.

present participle of spare

The act by which something or someone is spared.

(obsolete) Abstemious; Lacking in appetite or vitality. / (obsolete) sparing; chary. / (dated) frugal.

left over; available

plural of Spare

A surname transferred from the nickname.

(intransitive) To desist; to stop; to refrain. / (intransitive) To refrain from inflicting harm; to use mercy or forbearance.

The act of sparing; moderation; restraint. / Parsimony; frugal use. / An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket. / That which has not been used or expended. / A spare part, especially a spare tire.