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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spouting, ppl. adj. (? Erron. for sprouting var. of Sproutand ppl. adj.1) —1691 Foulis Acc. Bk. 131.
For a spouting pear to Crist. Lockart 7 s., and a cheaping bird 2 s.
