(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:18:37

Spec"u*la*to*ry (?), a. [L. speculatorius belonging to spies or scouts.]

1.

Intended or adapted for viewing or espying; having oversight.

T. Warton.

2.

Exercising speculation; speculative.

T. Carew.

 

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