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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spraikle, n. [MHG spreckel, Sw. spräckla, Norw. sprekla. Also in the later dial.] A speckle. — 1513 Doug. v ii 90 (Sm.).
Of freklit spraiklis all hir [sc. the adder's] bak schone, As golden mailȝeis hir scalis glitterand brycht
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