a. Obs.–1 [prob. related to G. spröde (obs. and dial. spröd, spred, etc.), WFlem. sprooi, brittle, weak.] Frail, liable to sin.
c. 1315. Shoreham, IV. 50. Þanne ich may wyssy ase ich can, Mi self þaȝ ich be spreþ, Þat [etc.].
