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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1568
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Sportsum, adj. [Sport n.1] Sportive, amusing, entertaining. — 1533 Bell. Livy I 19/8.
Be this Evander was institute ane sportsum play, that ȝoung men suld ryn nakit in thare lust and insolence to wourschip Pan Liceus 1533 Bell. Livy I 90/34.
The servandis commandit thame to leif thare crying, and … ane of thame begouth to schaw ane sportsum fabil a1568 Bannatyne MS 177a.
Heir followis certane mirry and sportsum interludis contenit in the play maid be Ser Dauid Lindsay
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