First Known Use: before 12th century
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spittle
noun spit·tle \ˈspi-təl\
: the liquid produced in your mouth : saliva or spit
Full Definition of SPITTLE
1
: saliva
2
: 4spit 1b(1)
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Origin of SPITTLE
Middle English spetil, from Old English spǣtl; akin to Old English spittan to spit
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spittle
noun spit·tle \ˈspi-təl\
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spittle
noun spit·tle \ˈspit-əl\
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