be speaker

[Eng. bespeak, and -er.] One who bespeaks. "They mean not with love to the be speaker of the work, but delight in the work itself."- Wotton . bě-spēak'-ing, pr . par . & s. [BESPEAK.] A. As present participle: In senses corresponding to those of the verb. B. As substantive: A speaking beforehand, to make an engagement, obtain favour, or remove cause of offence.