(a) To speak specifically, make plain, say explicitly; ~ of (o), make explicit mention of (sth.); (b) in parenthetical clauses, freq. introduced by as or if; i dar wel ~, I dare well say; as i dar ~, as I dare say; if i shal ~, if I shall say; as poetes specifie, as poets say, as poets assert; etc.; (c) ?to appear specifically, be specifically apparent; -- in as clause; (d) to state (sth.) plainly, state explicitly; say (certain specified words); demonstrate (sth.); -- also with clause as obj.; (e) ppl. specified, mentioned; beforen (toforen) specified, previously mentioned; (f) to list (chapters of a book, parts of armor, etc.); (g) to explain (sth.), clarify; describe (sth.) in detail, set out, discuss; -- also with clause as obj.; (h) to set forth (a story, song, prophecy).

(a) To name (sb. or sth.) specifically, specify, identify; stipulate (sth.), esp. in a legal document; require (sth.) as part of an agreement; set (a time, place) for something, arrange expressly; ~ of, stipulate (sth.) as part of an agreement; aboven (aforen) specified, stipulated above (previously), aforesaid; biforen specified, previously agreed upon; (b) to prescribe (sth.); direct (that sth. be done); (c) to emphasize (sb. or sth.) in one's teaching or preaching; (d) to distinguish (sb. by sth.); specify (a number) exactly; ~ to, pick out (sb.), select; (e) to mean (sth.), signify; of a language: use (a particular word, a name).