I. ˈspān transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English spanen, from Old French espanir, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch spenen, spennen to wean — more at spean
chiefly Scotland : wean
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Spain, country in southwestern Europe
: of or from Spain : of the kind or style prevalent in Spain : spanish