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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spanȝell, n.1 Also: spanȝeall, -ȝeoll, -iel, -iole. [ME and e.m.E. spaynel (Chaucer), spayngyel (1410), spanyell (1450), spaynel (Caxton), MF espaignol (c1354 in Larousse), MDu. spanjoel.] A spaniel, the dog, also (once) water-spaniel, also, a representation of a spaniel. Also attrib. 1489 Treas. Acc. I 112.
To … Joly Johne the fule of Inglande, that brocht ij spanȝeallis to the King 1513 Doug. ix Prol. 50.
He … culȝeis spanȝellis to chace pertryk or quaill a1568 Scott iv 26.
Lycht wynchis luve will fawin Evin lyk ane spanȝeollis lawchter 1687 Cromartie Corr. I 54.
If yow could get a good spaniole, I hope we shall have good sport — 1684 Sibbald Scot. Illustr. ii 12.
Canis sagax ad aquas, a water-spanielattrib. 1505 Treas. Acc. III 156.
To ane man that soucht ane spanȝell dog 1673 Haddington Corr. 314.
His crest a bransh of lawrell supported by two spaniel dogs [etc.]
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