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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1722

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ASPER, adj. Sharp, harsh.Sc. 1722 W. Hamilton Wallace 80:
Asper in Speech and swell'd with vengeful Spite, Piercie demands what shelter held the Knight?

[Obs. in St.Eng. Latest quot. 1681 in N.E.D. In O.Sc. used till c.1540. Lat. asper, rough, harsh.]

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