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(), imp. of Spit. [Obs. or R.] Spat n.[From the root of spit; hence, literally, that which is ejected.] A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively. Spat v. i. & t.To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn. Spat n.[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.] Spat v. i.To dispute. [R.] Smart. Spat v. t.[imp. & p. p.Spatted; p. pr. & vb. n.Spatting.] To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands. [Local, U.S.] Little Isabel leaped up and down, spatting her hands. Judd. Spat n.[Short for Spatterdash.] 1. A legging; a gaiter. [Scot. & Dial. Eng.] 2. A kind of short cloth or leather gaiter worn over the upper part of the shoe and fastened beneath the instep; -- chiefly in pl. スポンサード リンク
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