"spectable" meaning in English

See spectable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more spectable [comparative], most spectable [superlative]
Etymology: By aphesis. Head templates: {{en-adj}} spectable (comparative more spectable, superlative most spectable)
  1. Pronunciation spelling of respectable. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: respectable Synonyms: 'spectable
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