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spitter

1

[ spit-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that spits. spit.
  2. Baseball. spitball ( def 2 ).


spitter

2

[ spit-er ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spitter1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; spit 1, -er 1

Origin of spitter2

First recorded in 1555–65; spit 2 + -er 1
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Example Sentences

One hour more, and there would have been nothing but corporal parts of Corporal Spitter.

Buxtorf, however, explains the word as the Spitter, "illud genus quod venenum procul exspuit."

As soon as Van Spitter had arrived at the gun he laid down his charge, who neither moved nor spoke.

"All but de Corporal Van Spitter, and de six marines," replied the corporal, raising his hand up to his head a la militaire.

Corporal Van Spitter came into the cabin on the third morning with a very anxious face.

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