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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1590
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(Sparpallit,) Sparplit, -ed, ppl. adj. [Late ME sparpled (1432); Sparpal(l v.] Dispersed, scattered; shattered. — 1567 Reg. Privy C. I 559.
The … clayth being liand haill togidder pakkit, unbrokkit, sauld, sparpallit, or cuttit … in ony sort c1590 Fowler I 82/143.
Sore sad laments, and sparpled teares c1590 J. Stewart 62/192.
So hakkit heir hard hammerit harneis flew … Sic schairing schairpe strong steile soone sparplit schew
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