2. The tendency to, or capability of suffering, spasm.
SPAT
Spat,
Defn: imp. of Spit. [Obs. or R.]
SPAT Spat, n. Etym: [From the root of spit; hence, literally, that which is ejected.]
Defn: A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.
SPAT
Spat, v. i. & t.
Defn: To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.
SPAT
Spat, n. Etym: [Cf. Pat.]
1. A light blow with something flat. [U.S. & Prov. Eng.]
2. Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension. [U. S.]