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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spurred, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. spurret (c1450); Spur(e v.] Driven. — 1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 41.
I went and heard the Jesuits preach, a very learned fellow, but turbulent, spurred and hotbrained
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