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  1. 1. imp. of Spit. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. & t. To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A light blow with something flat. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. To dispute. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands. Source: opted
  8. 8. of Spit Source: opted
  9. 9. n. a quarrel about petty points Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a young oyster or other bivalve Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. come down like raindrops Source: wordnet

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