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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spurring, vbl. n. [e.m.E. spurring (a1591); Spur(e v.] The action of Spur(e v. 1 or 2. — 1570 Sempill Sat. P. xii 116.
Luke gif ȝour partie prydis thame in thair spurring, Keipand the feildis, and fryis not in thair furring a1700 Mare of Colinton 12.
Your spurring will not mack it
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