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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spuilȝeit,) Spoyld, Spoliet, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. spoylyd (Prompt. Parv.), spoiled (1550); Spuilȝe v.] Plundered, stolen; spoiled, damaged. — 1626 Bk. Dunvegan I 221.
The said spoliet guids and geir 1653 Soc. Ant. XXIII 304.
Ane old spoyld bulliert boord
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