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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Squandering, vbl. n. [e.m.E. squander (1593).] Spoiling. —1676 Edinb. B. Rec. X 281.
The timber houf is to be inclosed with a ston wall wherby the timber … in there will be secured from theeves and squandering
