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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sparandly, Spa(i)ringlie, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. sparyngly (c1440); Sparand ppl. adj.] In a restrained or limited manner; very moderately; scantily. — 1456 Hay II 131/16.
And than [sc. in autumn] suld men … sparandly dele with paramouris 1588 King Cat. 175.
He quha saues sparinglie sal scheer sparinglie 1598 James VI Basil. Doron 190/5.
As for hauking I condemne it not, but I man praise it maire spairinglie 1622-6 Bisset I 77/32.
I have nocht bene copious in langaige … bot be the contrare I have writtin … sparinglie 1635 Aberd. Council Lett. II 32.
As for the Danskyn tred … it is alredie decayit and we have no importatioun … except some lint, hardis [etc.] … verie sparinglie whilk will scairce serve the toune
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