Lexicographical Neighbors of Speldin
Literary usage of Speldin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Rab and His Friends: And Other Papers and Essays by John Brown (1907)
"The family name, ye ken, was speldin, and the dried fish was ca'd after them.
... At supper every one was eager to have a seat near Mrs. Ramsay speldin. ..."
2. Horae Subsecivae by John Brown (1897)
"'It's me,' replied Mrs. Ramsay speldin; 'and I mean to perform the office mysel'.
... At supper every one was eager to have a seat near Mrs. Ramsay speldin. ..."
3. Spare Hours by John Brown (1865)
"It's me," replied Mrs. Ramsay speldin; " and I mean to perform the office ...
At supper every one was eager to have a seat near Mrs. Ramsay speldin. ..."
4. Mystifications by Clementina Stirling Grahame, John Brown (1865)
"We maun just ha'e patience," said Mrs. speldin, " and nae doubt it will ...
It's me," replied Mrs. speldin; " and I mean to perform the office mysel'. ..."