(a) To spit out saliva, expectorate a liquid; spit (in someone's eyes, on sth., etc.); also, of sparks of fire: shoot out; (b) to spit out (blood, pennies, etc.); also fig.; also, exhale (fiery breath); spit (fire); ~ oute.

(a) To spit in contempt; ~ amidde (in, in-to, on, upon), spit on (sb. or sth.), defile with spitting; (b) to befoul (sb., someone's face) with spitting; also, eject (spittle in someone's face); ~ o scorn, ~ to scorn (hoker, shame, etc.); (c) ~ at, to spit at (sb.) to ward off evil.

Physiol. To expectorate phlegm, spit up sputum; spit up (blood); ~ oute, spit up (pus); ppl. spittinge ?as noun, in phrase: spittinge quittere, those who spit pus, empyemic persons.