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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spaught, n. [e.m.E. spaught (1598), 17th c. north. Eng. spaut (1691).] A youth, a young fellow approaching manhood. —1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 42.
Here's a spaught [marg. a fellow almost at his growth] that came fra Taunton
