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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spurgall,) Spurgaw, v. [e.m.E. spurgall (1565); Spur(e n.1 and Gall v.] fig. To inflict injuries by or as if by the use of spurs. — 1685 Hay Fleming Six Saints I 68.
The devil and I … rides time about upon other; but if I were uppermost again I shall ride hard and spurgaw well
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