† speysn.
Obsolete. rare.
A thick or dense part of a wood. In quots. perhaps taken as a plural form.
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a1425 Edward, Duke of York Master of Game (Digby) xxxiii If it be in thyk speys, bowes or braunches broken as þe dere hath walked, he sholde saye lowde: sy va.
a1425 Edward, Duke of York Master of Game (Digby) xxx Þei abyde amonge clere speyes and in hye wodes.
a1425 Edward, Duke of York Master of Game (Digby) xxx Howe an hunter shall quest amonge clere speys and amonge hy trees.
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