a. Obs.–1 In 3 spekeful. [f. SPEAK v. + -FUL. Cf. OE. sprǽcful.] Talkative.

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a. 1225.  Ancr. R., 100. Þis is a cruel word … þet vre Louerd seið … to babelinde, & to spekefule ancren.

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