Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SPREEN, v. Sc. form of Eng. sprain (Dmf. 1894 J. Cunningham Broomieburn 41).
[The form has developed on analogy with Absteen, Compleen, Manteen, Streen, etc. Cf. E.M.E. sprein, id.]