spit

17 ENTRIES FOUND:

1spit

noun \ˈspit\

Definition of SPIT

1
: a slender pointed rod for holding meat over a fire
2
: a small point of land especially of sand or gravel running into a body of water

Origin of SPIT

Middle English, from Old English spitu; akin to Old High German spiz spit, spizzi pointed
First Known Use: before 12th century

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