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Spurtill, Spurtle, n. [Prob. f. as late ME and e.m.E. spatyl (Prompt. Parv.), spattle (1576). Cf. Spatule n. Also in the mod. dial.] A potstick or spatula. Also transf. a sword. — a1568 Jok & Jynny 36.
Ane meil sek Ane spurtill braid and ane elwand 1558-66 Knox I 38.
For the preast (said he) … standis up on Sounday and cryes ‘Ane hes tynt a spurtill. Thair is ane flaill stollin … The goodwyiff … hes tynt a horne spune' 1653 Edinb. Test. LXVII 45.
Ane spurtill, ane irone back of ane chimlay —transf. 1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 486.
If't please your grace, put up your spurtle, Peter
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