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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spley, v. [ME and e.m.E. splay (Manning), spleigh (1548); aphetic f. Display v.] tr. To unfurl (a banner), = Display v. 1. —1531 Edinb. B. Rec. II 49.
That the saidis dekin … of the wobstar craft sall … suffir the saidis … walkaris scheraris and bonetmakaris … to spley and bere thar baneris ilkane with vtheris as the maner is in syk tymes
