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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶SPEEK, n. In tallow-candle making: a rod on which the wicks were hung for dipping (Dmf. 1925 Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. XIII. 39).
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"Speek n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/speek>
