Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SPEER, n. Mistake for speet, a spit, spade-depth.Sc. 1729 Third S.C. Misc. II. 147:
For this City is laid over the Morass above one speer or two deep of dry stones and chingle all over.
