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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1697
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Sparkish, adj. [17th c. Eng. sparkish (1641); Spark n. 2.] Witty, smart. —1697 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XI 438.
Pious and charitable wits … if they are capable of … understanding anything but a bold sparkish jest