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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dispers, v. [e.m.E. disperse (late ME. dysparse), OF. dispesrser, L. dispers-, dispergere.] tr. To spread abroad; to scatter. — 1567 Sat. P. vii. 90.
Thair … tryumphand fame Sal be disperst in dispyte of inuy a1578 Pitsc. I. 405/33.
So the ost was dispersit and skaitterit abrode
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