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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sparer, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. sparare (c1440), sparer (1542), MLG sparer; Spare v.] A thrifty person, a niggard. —c1590 Fowler II 114/12.
Nather in our age hes there any thing bene worthelye done bot be these quho wer sparers and the spenders to have pereshed c1590 Fowler II 113/28.
