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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Specheman, n. Also: spei(t)ch-, speach-, speech-. [e.m.E. spechemen (c1530), speachmen (1570); Spech(e n.] A spokesman —1587-99 Hume 174/284.
It is requisit that one be speche man and mowthe to the rest 1600-1610 Melvill 312.
Speitchman 1600-1610 Melvill 654.
Speich-man 1609 Bk. Univ. Kirk III 1073.
Speachman c1630 Scot Narr. 167.
Mr. James Melvill … was appointed to be their speechman
