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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resparsit, p.p. [Late ME and e.m.E. resperste (1482), f. L. respers-, p.p. stem of respergere, f. re- and spargere to sprinkle.] Sprinkled or scattered (with something). —c1590 J. Stewart 49/38.
Sic seid of luife hir persone seine implants, … Resparsit vith hir gouldin hairs perfyt
