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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1585
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Sparit, ppl. adj. [19th c. Eng. sparred; Spar n.1] ? Made from spars. — 1585 Glasgow B. Rec. I 116.
Thomas Steinson [etc.] … in the wrang for contravening the statuitis be draving of sparit cartis with full hogheidis inland the brig; and siklyk [five persons] for rowing of full hogheidis and draving of sparit cartis inlangis the brig
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