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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1648-1649
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Sparkling, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. sperclinde (Ancr. R.), sparkling (1591); Sparkle v.1] Flashing, glittering. — a1649 Drummond I 52/1.
Those eyes, those sparkling saphires of delight, Which thousand thousand hearts did set on fire
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