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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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Spur band, n. [Spur(e n.1 and Band n.1] A prop or strut. Cf. also spair bandis (Spare adj. 1) which may belong here. — 1531 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 65.
For iiii drauchtis of ane cuttit geist for spur bandis to the forsaidis roundis
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