Spiring

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Spire \Spire\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Spired}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Spiring}.]
   To shoot forth, or up in, or as if in, a spire. --Emerson.
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         It is not so apt to spire up as the other sorts, being
         more inclined to branch into arms.       --Mortimer.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Spiring \Spir"ing\, a.
   Shooting up in a spire or spires. "The spiring grass."
   --Dryton.
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