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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spurge, n. [ME and e.m.E. spurge (a1387).] Spurge. — 1500-1699 Herbarius Latinus Annot. xlv (Bot.).
Cathapucia, spurge 1596 Elgin Rec. II 45.
Scho gaiff spurge … to William Youngis barne
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