spean
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of spean
1565–75; variant of dial. spane, Middle English spanen; cognate with Low German, Dutch spenen, German (dial.) Spänen
Example Sentences
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Spean Bridge bought Warner Village's 36 cinemas in 2003, and the Vue brand was born.
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A small number of serving and former Royal Marine Commandos also gathered at Spean Bridge, near Fort William.
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Bridges near Spean Bridge and Corrour were refurbished and repainted, while the timber deck was renewed and metalwork was repaired at Auch Viaduct near Bridge of Orchy.
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Earlier in 1995, Alison and Jim had moved their family to Spean bridge, near Fort William, in Lochaber.
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The competition was run as part of next month's Highland Haggis Festival at Spean Bridge, near Fort William.
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