n. [ G. specht, probably akin to L. picus: cf. D. specht. √169. See Pie a magpie. ] (Zool.) A woodpecker; -- called also
v. i. To ask. See Spere. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ G. ] Smaltite. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. G. speise food, mixed metal for bells, etc. ]