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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aspy, n. [ME. aspie (c 1300), OF. espie: see Espy n.] A spy. —1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 265.
Welcum, celestial myrrour and aspy, Attechyng all that hantis sluggardy
