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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Sprinkillit,) Sprinklit, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. sprynklid (Wyclif), sprincled (1597); Sprinkil(l v.1] fig. In comb. with reed (Red(e adj. 17 d). — c1590 J. Stewart 49/46.
Hir cumlie corps … For seimlie schame reed sprinklit mycht be seine, Lyk vermell paintit on the iwore bone
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