GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Spawl , n. A splinter or fragment, as of wood or stone. See Spall.
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   Spawl, n. [Cf. AS. spātl, fr. spǣtan to spit; probably akin to spīwan, E. spew. Cf. Spew.] Scattered or ejected spittle.
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   Spawl, v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. Spawled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Spawling.] [Cf. AS. spātlian.] To scatter spittle from the mouth; to spit, as saliva.
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   Why must he sputter, spawl, and slaver it
   In vain, against the people's favorite.
   Swift.
   
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