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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SPLARTIN, ppl.adj. “Chattering, talkative; quarrelsome” (Sc. 1904 E.D.D.). See etym. note.Kcb. 1895 Crockett Moss-Hags 1.:
He looked upward to where the crows were chattering. “Crawin' and splartin' deils,” he said.