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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spurne, Sporne, n. [ME and e.m.E. spurn (Cursor M.), spurne (Manning), sporn (a1375); Spurn(e v.] A setback, a knock (in battle). The first example could be construed as a verb. Cf. Sped(e n. 1 d. — a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 879.
Oft in romanis I reid: Airly sporne, late speid 1535 Stewart 24615.
The Scottis … seand thameself … So vmbeset … Nocht wittand weill quhome to … to turne, For lidder speid cumis of airlie spurne 1535 Stewart 47364.
King Edward … consauit hes ane slicht … With all his armie passit out of sicht, Toward Ingland as he had tane ane spurne
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