spier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spier
Middle English word dating back to 1225–75; see origin at spy, -er 1
Example Sentences
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His instantaneous reply: its cool spier, my brother’s in town too.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
The clergyman then said he would be glad to "spier the boys," and at once began— "How did Pharaoh die?"
From Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk by Ford, Robert
"But, Sanders," said Sam'l, brightening up, "ye was on yer way to spier her yersel."
From Auld Licht Idylls by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
But, Tibbie, lass, tak my advice, Your daddie’s gear maks you sae nice; The deil a ane wad spier your price, Were ye as poor as I. VII.
From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert
Gang to the bank the body deals wi', and spier whether a note beirin' the nummer o' thae figures was paid intil 't upo' the Monday followin' that Sunday, and wha paid it.
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
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