speak by the card en · VERB
Etymology
As in telling a ship's bearing by the compass card.
Meanings
- To speak from accurate information, without guessing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| speaking by the card | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spoken by the card | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spoke by the card | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| speaks by the card | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |