Obs. rare. [Related to SPILE v.1 Cf. OFris., OS., OHG. spil (G. spiel, dial. spil, Du. spel, etc.).] Sport, play. (In fig. senses: cf. SPILE v.1 1 b.)
c. 1250. Gen. & Ex., 2977. Polheuedes, and froskes, & podes spile Bond harde egipte folc in sile [? read file = filth]. Ibid., 3462. Ðe ðridde daiȝes morȝe quile, ðunder and leuene made spile.
