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1.
spē̆ten
v.
55 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) To spit out saliva; spit (in someone's eyes, on the earth, etc.); eject (spittle); also
fig.
; also, emit (sparks); spit (fire);
speten oute
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ppl.
spetinge
, spitting; -- ?used
fig.
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wọ̄sen
v.
17 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) To escape in minute quantities through pores or similar openings, through a permeable substance, etc., be exuded; of groundwater: well up, trickle forth;
wosen oute
(b)
physiol.
to pass in minute…
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