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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1586, 1658
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Spalme, Sphalme, n. (Irreg. varr. of Psalm n.) — a1568 Bannatyne MS I p. 51 heading.
The xxiii sphalme translait be him [sc. Montgomery] 1577 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 60.
The … pentioun … appoynttit to Edwerd … for taikin vp of the spalmes 1586 Misc. Bann. C. II 211.
Sphalmes, Ros ane, price viij s. 1658 Nicoll Diary 214.
By frequent prayeris and singing of sphalmes befoir hir executioun
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