SPITTLE
Spit"tle, v. t. Etym: [See Spit to spade.]
Defn: To dig or stir with a small spade. [Prov. Eng.]
SPITTLE
Spit"tle, n.
Defn: A small sort of spade. [Prov. Eng.]
SPITTLE Spit"tle, n. Etym: [From Spit to eject from the mouth: cf. Spattle, and AS. spatl.]
Defn: The thick, moist matter which is secreted by the salivary glands; saliva; spit. Spittle insect. (Zoöl.) See Cuckoo spit (b), under Cuckoo.
SPITTLY
Spit"tly, a.
Defn: Like spittle; slimy. [Obs.]
SPITTOON
Spit*toon", n.
Defn: A spitbox; a cuspidor.