spittle

English

/ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/

noun
Definitions
  • Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.
  • Something frothy and white that resembles spit.
  • spit-Spit-up or drool of an infant.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English spātl.

Origin

Old English

spātl

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