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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1543
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(Spere-blok,) Speir-blok, n. [Sper(e n.1] ? — 1543 Treasurer's Accounts VIII 223.
Deliverit to the laird of Colmeskeith for certane speir blokis boucht be him to his grace in Ayr … xv li.
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