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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1581-1623
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Spasmus, n. [ME and e.m.E. spasmus (c1400), L. spasmus.] (A) spasm. — 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 149/328.
Ellis spasmus sturris the one doth slakke the other straite doth holde The sennouis of ueake Adam
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