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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spek,) Spech, n. [ME and e.m.E. spec(k)ke (1398), spec (14th c.), spek (1538), OE specca.] A small spot or blemish, a discoloration. —1456 Hay II 135/12.
He forbedis to ete fische and mylk togeder, and namely salmonde, for gif he escapis mysalry he sall have the quhite spechis callit morphea

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