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spae

[ spey ]

verb (used with object)

, Chiefly Scot.
, spaed, spae·ing.
  1. to prophesy; foretell; predict.


spae

/ speɪ /

verb

  1. to foretell (the future)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • spaer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spae1

1250–1300; Middle English span < Old Norse spā
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spae1

C14: from Old Norse
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Example Sentences

"This way, friends," said the Fox, and he started off towards the Spae-Woman's house with the light and easy trot of a fox.

"I heard there was a young fellow at your house and I want him to take service with me," said he to the Spae-Woman.

Tea in abundance has been infused to supply the necessary material for the spae-wife to read her cups.

After that the spae-wives went away, and my father gave them good gifts at parting.

During the evening the tables were set; and now I must tell you what food was made ready for the spae-queen.

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