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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPEEACH, n. Also speeock. An oak stake or log of wood (Per. 1904 E.D.D.); a branch of an oak tree with the bark off (Per., Dmb. 1921 T.S.D.C.); a small stick (Crm. 1921 T.S.D.C.; Per. 1971). [′spiək]Per. 1904 E.D.D.:
Fetch a speeock to men' the slap i' the fence.