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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sprethe,) Spreth, v. [Spreth(e n.] intr. To plunder, pillage.c1420 Wynt. viii 6483.
Thai folk ware all that nycht sprethand; Thai made all thairis, that thai fand
