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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1620
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Stravetspy, n. (Erron. for Strathspey the dance, see SND s.v. Strathspey n.) —c1620 Boyd Fl. Zion Exc. xxxi/1.
To please the king, the Morice dance I will; Stravetspy; and after, last of all, The drunken dance
