a small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.-a small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.-that which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle.-a brisk, showy, gay man.-a lover; a gallant; a beau.-to sparkle.-to play the spark, beau, or lover.