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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TWASPUR, v. Also twa-spor (Jak.). To run at full speed, to gallop (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.). [′twɑspʌr]
[Ad. Norw. dial. tvispora, Faer. Tvíspora, id., lit. “to spur doubly”, with twa from Sc.]
