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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spere-feild, n. [Sper(e n.1 and Feld(e n.] The field of battle. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1238.
Hectour and Alexander, and Julius Cesar [etc.] … Quhen thai met at the merk, than might thai na mair, To speid thame our the spere-feild
