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
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- bespittle English
- bug English
- spittlebug English
- spittly English
- spātl Old English