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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sparger, n. Also: spargeour, spairger. [Sparge v. Cf. OF espargeur (Godefroy) a sprinkler.] A plasterer; ? a rough-caster. —1561–3 Edinb. Old Acc. I 421.
To the spargeours for ridling of lyme and sand 1613 Edinb. Marr. 194.
Sparger 1622 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 147.
To Thomas Dowgall spairger for tua dayes and ane half wark in spairgeing the Chancellaris heich chalmeris
