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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sprodach, n. [? Gael.] A term of abuse. — 1572 Elgin Rec. I 135.
Scho sall … abstein fra iniuring of Issabell Smyth … in calling her vitche, kairling, pyker, sprodach, theif or ony uthir kynd of iniurius wordis
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