Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPEAN, n. Appar. a variant of Eng. span, of a roof. Comb. flank-spean. Cf. P.L.D. § 48. 1. (3).Edb. 1754 Contract for Building Exchange 25:
The platforms, flank-speans, and ridges of the roof.
