Spirt, v. n. Gush, jet, spout. See Spurt.
Spirt, v. a. Spout, throw out.
Spiry, a.
- 1. Winding, wreathed, curled, spiral, helical, cochleary, cochleated, screw-shaped.
- 2. Pyramidal, tapering.
Spit, v. a.
- 1. Pierce, thrust through.
- 2. Eject, throw out.
Spit, v. n. Spawl, sputter.
Spit, n. Spittle, saliva, spawl, sputum.
Spit-box, n. Spittoon.
Spite, n.
- 1. Malice, malevolence, rancor, venom, gall, malignity, maliciousness, hate, grudge, pique, ill-nature, ill-
will, hatred, vindictiveness, spleen.
- 2. Defiance, opposition, despite, contempt.
- 3. Trouble, vexation, chagrin, mortification.
Spite, v. a.
- 1. Mortify, thwart, injure, treat maliciously.
- 2. Offend, annoy, vex
Spiteful, a. Malicious, malignant, malevolent, malign, ill-disposed, evil-minded, ill-natured, hateful, rancorous.
Spittoon, n. Spit-box
Splash, n.
- 1. Water, dirty water.
- 2. Blot, daub, spot.