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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1617
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Spar, v.2 [Late ME sparre (c1450), of obscure origin.] intr. To strike with or as with a spar. — 1617 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 13 July.
Johne Gray … allegeing the said Walter … to haif striken him with ane rung … denyit that he spak ony words to the saidis Walter quhill he comandit him to wairde, & than he sparrit at him
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