Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SPEER-WUNDIT, ppl.adj. Overcome with exertion so as to be out of breath (Lth., Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Appar. by extension of meaning from spearwind, Spirewind.]
