I. verb
or speir ˈspēr
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) speren, spiren, from Old English spyrian to seek after, follow a track; akin to Old Norse spyrja to follow a track, spor spoor — more at spoor
chiefly Scotland : ask , inquire
II. ˈspi(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English spere
dialect England : screen , partition