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spittle

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  1. 1. n. See Spital. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To dig or stir with a small spade. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A small sort of spade. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. The thick, moist matter which is secreted by the salivary glands; saliva; spit. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches Source: wordnet
  6. 6. See Spital. [Obs.] B. Jonson. To dig or stir with a small spade. [Prov. Eng.] A small sort of spade. [Prov. Eng.] The thick, moist matter which is secreted by the salivary glands; saliva; spit. Spittle insect. (Zoöl.) See Cuckoo spit (b), under Cuckoo. Source: webster
  7. 7. See Spital. [Obs.] B. Jonson. Source: adambom
  8. 8. n:100 n a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches Source: ecdict

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