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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1525
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Sprot, n.2 [ME and e.m.E. sprot (1328-9), sprat (1597), OE sprot, MDu., MLG sprot, Gael. sprodh, Ir. sprot.] A sprat, the fish. — 1525 Household Bks. Jas. V 31.
j caid sprottis price xiiij s. 1525 Household Bks. Jas. V 40.
ij leingis, jc sprottis, j padill 1525 Household Bks. Jas. V 48.
½ quarta selch, vxx iiij sprotis
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