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Webster 1913 Edition
Spat
Spat
,Noun.
[From the root of
spit
; hence, literally, that which is ejected.] A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.
Spat
,Verb.
I.
& T.
To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.
1.
A light blow with something flat.
[U.S. & Prov. Eng.]
2.
Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension.
[U. S.]
Spat
,Verb.
I.
To dispute.
[R.]
Smart.
Spat
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Spatted
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Spatting
.] To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands.
[Local, U.S.]
Little Isabel leaped up and down,
spatting
her hands. Judd.