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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Weir-spin, v. [? Erron. for ovir-spin, Over adv. 8 a excessively, and Spin v. 4 to protract.] tr.To protract excessively. — 1696 J. Spalding Serm. 12.
This calls rulers and judges to give justice with expedition, and not to weir-spin causes with unnecessary delayes
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