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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spewer, n. [e.m.E. spewer (1606), OE spiwere; Spew(e v.] One who vomits. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 811 (T).
Baill brewer, poysone spewer, mony trewer hes bene tint