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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1540
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Sparrot, n. (? Erron. for spar rop (Spare adj.).) —1540 Acta Conc. & Sess. MS XIII 183b.
lij nettis with the sparrotis [sic] & corkis … fische nettis with thair rapis warrapis spar rapis corkis and sesingis