spelde

Spelde is a word and name with several related uses in Germanic-language contexts. In Dutch and related languages, spelde commonly appears as a conjugated form of the verb spelden, meaning "to pin" or "to fasten with a pin." The same root is connected to the noun speld, which denotes a pin, brooch, badge or similar small fastening used in sewing and clothing.

Beyond its linguistic function, Spelde occurs as a surname in parts of northern Europe and can be found in historical and contemporary records. As a toponym, variants of the name appear in local place names and farmsteads in some Germanic-speaking regions, though it is not widely known as the name of major towns or cities.

Usage and exact form vary by dialect and orthography; spelling and grammatical inflection follow the conventions of the particular language. References to "Spelde" in texts may therefore denote a verb form, a common noun referring to a pin, a family name, or a minor geographic name. For further clarification, related entries include speld (the common noun) and entries on regional surname and place-name traditions.