General
speir
What does speir mean?
To ask or enquire; 'speir at him' means ask him.
"I'll speir aboot and see whit I can find oot."
Origin
Scots, from Old English 'spyrian' (to ask, investigate, track).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'speir' mean?
To speir is to ask, enquire or question. 'Speir at him' means ask him.
How do you use 'speir' in a sentence?
You might say 'I'll speir aboot and see whit I can find oot', meaning I'll ask around and see what I can find out.
Where does 'speir' come from?
It's a Scots word from Old English 'spyrian', which meant to ask, investigate or track.
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