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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spure,) Spoor, n.2 (? Altered var. of Spun(e n. 2, roofing shingle.) 1668 Old Ross-shire I 192.
To roofe the tap house, to sark with dealls and theek with spoores

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