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1.
bispēken
v.
31 quotations in 3 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) To speak out; speak one's mind, express an opinion; -- also refl.; (b) to discuss (sth.); (c)
ppl.
spoken of, called (sth.).
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2.
sprig(ge
n.(1)
Additional spellings:
sprigge
6 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A spray, twig; a rod or switch; (b) in surnames & place names.
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3.
spēch(e
n.
Additional spellings:
speche
339 quotations in 10 senses
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(a) The act of speaking; the production of language;
withouten spech
, without speaking; (b) the sound of a voice, intonation; (c)
techinge of spech
, oral instruction.
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