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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthsprent, p.t. and p.p. [Sprent p.t.] Spread out. — 1513 Doug. iv. xii. 42.
Tharwith gan hir seruandis behald Hir fallyn … ; hir handis furthsprent Ib. xi. xv. 143.
Sche … furth sprent hyr armys in the ded thrawyng
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