spik
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Me understands da Inglis you spik," he muttered, in a sort of growl.
From A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts by Carter, Nicholas
He has fear of forgetting how to spik Angleesh, he says.”
From Jerry Junior by Lowell, Orson
Madame," he says, dropping into the seat behind Mrs. Steele, "I haf arrange to haf dthis man zee you to the ship—he spik leedle English and I am told gude off him as sairvant.
From Under the Southern Cross by Rae, John
Mrs. Steele does not "spik Spanish," and accepts his offices.
From Under the Southern Cross by Rae, John
This Jermicide—I not know him, I nevair spik with him, but he do me no wrong, and Pierre Legros is not cruel, messieurs.
From A Traitor's Wooing by Hill, Headon
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