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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aspick, (aspect), n. [e.m.E. aspycke (1530), aspicke. F. aspic.] An asp. Also attrib. —c1590 J. Stewart 230 § 120 (the aspick venome). 1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. xii. (the viper and th' aspect).