Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†UNSPIERED, ppl.adj. With after: not asked about, not inquired for. See Speir, v., 5.Ags. 1880 J. E. Watt Poet. Sk. 98:
To be unspiered after, though sairly mista'en, Was the only reward socht by Dander Alane.
