An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Spulyear, s. A depredator.
Acts Marie.

SPUNG, s.
1. A purse with a spring, S.
Bannatyne P.
2. A fob, S.
Ramsay.

Moes. G. pugg, A. S. Su. G. pung, a purse.

To Spung, v. a. To pick one's pocket, S.
R. Galloway.

SPUNK, SPUNKE, SPONK, s.
1. A spark of fire, S.
Godly Sangs.
2. A very small fire, S.
Burns.
3. A match, S.
Johnson.
4. Spirit, vivacity, S.
Antiquary.
5. A mere spunk, a lively creature, S.
6. A small portion of any principle of action, or intelligence, S.
More.
7. A very slender ground.
Bellenden.

To Spunk out, v. n. To be gradually brought to light, S.

Spunkie, s.
1. An ignis fatuus, S.
Burns.
2. A lively young fellow, S.
J. Nicol.
3. An erroneous teacher.
Walker.

Spunkie, adj. Mettlesome, S.
Burns.

SPURDIE, s. Any thin object nearly worn out, S. B.

Su. G. Isl. spiaur, a worn-out garment.