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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spurg(e, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. spourg(e (1422), spurg(e (1582), L. exporgere.] intr. To gush out. —c1475 Wall. vi 167.
Than fra the stowmpe the blud out spurgyt fast [v.rr. out springit, out sprang ful, sprang out full]
