speer

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speer

verb \ˈspir\

Definition of SPEER

chiefly Scottish

Variants of SPEER

speer or speir \ˈspir\

Origin of SPEER

Middle English (Scots) speren, from Old English spyrian to seek after; akin to Old English spor spoor
First Known Use: before 12th century

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