verb

Speer

Speer (verb) means a dialect word, mainly Scottish and northern English, meaning to ask or inquire. Example: “I'll speer him about the job on Monday.”

verb

A dialect word, mainly Scottish and northern English, meaning to ask or inquire.

"I'll speer him about the job on Monday."

"She speered around the village but nobody knew where he'd gone."

How to use Speer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or regional word meaning to ask someone something.

When to use it

Mostly heard in Scots and older northern English dialects; not used in standard modern English.

Word forms

speered past tense, Speers plural, speers singular

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Etymology

From Old English spyrian ("to track, inquire"), related to German spüren ("to sense, track down").

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Speer

beer deer peer leer veer seer heer queer steer sneer cheer sheer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Speer” mean?

The word “Speer” means a dialect word, mainly Scottish and northern English, meaning to ask or inquire. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or regional word meaning to ask someone something.

How do you use “Speer” in a sentence?

Here is “Speer” used in a sentence: “I'll speer him about the job on Monday.”

What part of speech is “Speer”?

“Speer” is a verb.

Where does the word “Speer” come from?

The word “Speer” comes from Old English. From Old English spyrian ("to track, inquire"), related to German spüren ("to sense, track down").