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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Supir, v. [OF soupirer (12th c. in Larousse), L. suspirāre.] intr. To sigh. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 407.
My spreit supirs and sichs maist sair, Quhen I rement me euer mair, How godles men … dois delyte in sins
