† sparvise, n. Obs.
[Alteration of prec.]
(See quots.) Hence † sparvise v. Obs.
| 1598 Florio, Capoletto,..the sparuise or vallance of a bed. 1611 Ibid., Cortinággio, the curtaines or valance, or sparuis, or vailing of a bed or window. Ibid., Sparuierare,..to sparuise a bed or chamber. |