Middle English (Scots) speren, from Old English spyrian to seek after; akin to Old English spor spoor
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Speenhamland system
speer
speerings
“Speer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speer. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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