spittle
English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Alteration of dialectal spattle (by association with spit (noun)), from Old English spātl, which is related to spǣtan (whence spit (verb)).
Noun
spittle (countable and uncountable, plural spittles)
- Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
- Something frothy and white that resembles spit.
- Spit-up or drool of an infant.
Derived terms
Translations
spit, usually frothy
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Etymology 2
Noun
spittle (countable and uncountable, plural spittles)
- (now archaic) Alternative form of spital
- (Can we date this quote?), George Herbert, The Thanksgiving:
- I'll build a spittle, or mend common ways […]
- (Can we date this quote?), George Herbert, The Thanksgiving:
Etymology 3
Representing a frequentative form of spit (“a spade's depth”), equivalent to spit + -le.
Noun
spittle (countable and uncountable, plural spittles)
- A small sort of spade.
Verb
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- To dig or stir with a small spade.
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- en:Bodily fluids