north. dial. [f. SPECK sb.2] trans. To patch or mend (shoes) with ‘specks.’

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1681.  in Magrath, Flemings in Oxf. (O.H.S.), II. App. M. 313. Paid unto Jo. Thompson of Hawkeshead shoemaker for soaling and Specking of Georges, Michaels, Richards & Rogers shoes, 2s.

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1876.  in Robinson, Whitby Gloss.

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1898.  in Kirkby, Lakel. Wds.

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