spae

[ spey ]

verb (used with object)

, Chiefly Scot.

, spaed, spae·ing.

1. to prophesy; foretell; predict.

spae

/ speɪ /

verb

1. to foretell (the future)

Other Words From

• spaer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spae¹

1250–1300; Middle English span < Old Norse spā

Word History and Origins

Origin of spae¹

C14: from Old Norse

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.

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"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.

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

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

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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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