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SPADE

Through the ages, a Spade was most commonly known as a tool.
The word Spade has been derived as a variation from the words below:

SPADE: German- A tool for digging (Shovel).
SPADER: German- occupational name for a SPADE maker it for someone woo used a SPADE in their work.

SPAIDE/SPAID: American variation of German SPADE.
SPADA: Italian- from SPADA "Sword" metonymic occupational name for an armoured man or swordsman or nickname for summertime who resembles a sword in some way.
SPADEA: Italian- from Greek Spadéas "Swordsmith".

SPADE has also been known to be defined as "Blade of the sword" which loosely translated to "strength". This version was more commonly used in medieval times.
Its original spelling, pronunciation and cultural foundation is unknown.

Needless to say, Spade is a very old word.
SPADER: "He was the best SPADER in his trade for he created the best SPADES."

SPADA: "There was no other like him; he was the greatest SPADA who ever lived!"

SPADE: "Strong as a SPADE." (BLADE OF THE SWORD)
by PocketPuncher September 5, 2017
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In Spades

(Adj) The same. But more so.

At a higher level.
"You were a bit spannered last night, weren't you?"

"In Spades, mate. In Spades"
by Stan Grytviken April 1, 2003
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spade

A derogatory term for an African American, more commonly used in the post-Civil War era than today.
No you can't sit with me, you damn spade.
by tvh2k December 11, 2002
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spaded

Of or having to do with the living of the DGAF lifestyle.
Johnny Richter and D-Loc of the Kottonmouth Kings and Kingspade are definitely two very spaded characters!
by chris from p-town July 14, 2006
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In Spades

A declaration that is made wordemphatically/word; without question and beyond doubt.
"she told him off in spades"
by Trogdor November 4, 2003
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SPADED

SPADED stands for Smoke Pot All Day Everyday; It's soul use comes from the Kottonmouth Kings/ Kingspade.
D-Loc SPADED
by Nikki Khaos September 27, 2011
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