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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispending, vbl. n. [ME. dispendynge (c 1340).] Money to spend. —1375 Barb. viii. 509.
The constabill and all the lafe … He tuk, and gaf thame dispending, And send thame hame
