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v. t. [ L. sparsus, p. p. of spargere to scatter. ] To scatter; to disperse. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Sparsely. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a scattered or sparse manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being sparse;