Middle English Dictionary Entry
squirten v.
Entry Info
Forms | squirten v. Also squirt. |
Etymology | Perh. from MDu. or MLG: cp. LG swirtjen & EFris. kwirtjen. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. bisquirt(ed ppl.
1.
To squirt water from the mouth.
Associated quotations
- a1475 Russell Bk.Nurt.(Hrl 4011)293 : With youre mouthe ye vse nowþer to squyrt nor spowt.