Cornish dial. [Of obscure origin.] trans. To fine for absence, lateness, or breach of rules.
1854. N. & Q., 1st Ser. X. 419/2. Spile, which miners pronounce spaël; to inflict a fine or penalty for late attendance at work.
1865. R. Hunt, Pop. Rom. W. Eng., Ser. II. 125. It isn’t worth while to be spaled for any such foolishness.
