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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spavie,) Speavie, n. attrib. [Altered f. Spavin,n. Also in the later dial.] Spavined, affected with spavin. —c1680 Bk. Pasquils 271.
Soft, soft Sir Presbyter, ye spur Your speavie mear too fast
