Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Spórre, v. a. (V. porre,)
1. to explain, expound, declare, interpret — un'ambasciata, to declare one's errand or commission, to deliver a message; 2. to lay down; 3. to throw down, discharge, unload. — in luce, to produce, bring forth; 4. to hazard, venture, expose.Sporrei la mia persona per servirvi, I would venture my life to serve you. — il corpo a peccato,to become a prostitute; 5. to refer, relate;v. r. to offer one's self, expose one's self. Si spose ai più fieri tormenti per amor di Dio, he submitted to the most cruel torments for the sake of God.
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