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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Specht, Speicht, n. [MDu., MLG specht. Cf. e.m.E. specht (1552), speight (1598).] A woodpecker. — c1450-2 Howlat 334 (A).
The specht was a pursevant, provde till appere … In a cot armour Of all kynd of colour 1513 Doug. vii iii 91.
A byrd … With sprutlyt weyngis, clepit a speicht with ws, Quhilk in Latyn hait Pycus Marcyus
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