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spancel
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spancel, n. [Perhaps span + AS. sāl a rope.].
A rope used for tying or hobbling the legs of a horse or cow. Grose. [1913 Webster]
spancel, v. t.
To tie or hobble with a spancel. Malone. [1913 Webster]
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