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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spunging, vbl. n. [? Var. of Springing vbl. n. Cf. Spring v. 8 d. See also SND Spung v.] ? The act of opening a cask of wine. —1691 Foulis Acc. Bk. 137.
For spunging the peice of wine