"Goad-spur, 13th or 14th century. A spur without a rowel and having a single more or less blunt point. In the early middle ages this was the common form in Europe." -Whitney, 1911

Goad-Spur

"Goad-spur, 13th or 14th century. A spur without a rowel and having a single more or less blunt point.…

A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of directing a horse to move forward or laterally while riding.

Spurs

A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of…