spae
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spae

transitive verb \ˈspā\
spaedspae·ing

Definition of SPAE

chiefly Scottish

Origin of SPAE

Middle English span, from Old Norse spā; akin to Old High German spehōn to watch, spy — more at spy
First Known Use: 14th century

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