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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spuri(o)us, adj. [e.m.E. spurious (1598), L. spurius.] Illegitimate. — 15… Misc. Bann. C. III 39.
Sa was Arthur, spurius [BM Royal MS 17DXX 301b, spurius, that is a bastard] and a huris sone, sauf reverence, maid a king 1568 Haddington Corr. 269.
James callit Erle Morray quhome we of ane spurious bastard … promovit … to erle
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