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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spurning, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. spurnynge (Wyclif); Spurn(e v.] The action of Spurn(e v. 3 (2). — 1535 Stewart 54714.
Fiftie feiris of his thair war slane, Him self … chasit to the oist agane … For oft befoir I haif hard wyvis sa, … That airlie spurning causis rycht lait speid
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