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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1545-1546, 1625
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Sparpaling, vbl. n. [Late ME sparpilyng (1434); Sparpal(l v.] The action of dispersing or dividing land, goods, etc. (amang persons). — 1545–6 Reg. Privy S. III 243/2.
It pertenis to hir quenelie office to provide tutouris … to pupillis destitute, for saifte of thair landis and gudis fra alienatioun and sparpaling 1625 Justiciary Cases I 27.
Accuset … for … sparpaling and devyding the samyn [sc. stolen merchandise] amangis thame
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