Middle English Dictionary Entry

tọ̄̆spateren v.
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Entry Info

Forms tọ̄̆spateren v.
Etymology Perh. from MDu.: cp. MDu. bespatten, Du., EFris. spatten & WFlem. spatteren, WFris. spatterje; & cp. EMnE spatter v.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
To smash (sth.) to pieces, scatter in fragments.
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