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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Spere,) Speir, n.3 [Sper(e v. Also in the mod. dialect.] Inquiry, questioning. —1661 Black Sc. Witches 34.
They should depone the veritie anent the particullars after speir concerning the said Cristiane Wilsone in swa far as they knew or should be speired at them
