See Also: spele(dictionary)

spele (iou)



spele verb trans. [spi:l] Now dial. rare. See also SPELL verb3. OE.
[Origin unkn.]
Take the place of or represent (a person). OE.
a. Spare or save (a thing); leave over; use sparingly or frugally. ME.
b. Spare (a person) from punishment or harm. Only in ME.