Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SPACIER, v. To pace up and down, to march, to walk or stroll. Arch. [spɑ′si:r]Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry 109:
They spacier'd back and fore in bands, Wi' lowin' sticks intill their hands.
