I. ˈspərd. ə l noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. chiefly Scotland : an implement similar to a spatula used to turn food (as griddle cakes)
2. chiefly Scotland : a wooden stick for stirring porridge
3. chiefly Scotland : sword
II. ˈspər]d. ə l, ˈspə̄], ]ˈspəi], ]t ə l verb
( spurtled ; spurtled ; spurtling ]d. ə liŋ, ]t( ə )liŋ\ ; spurtles )
Etymology: freq. of spurt (III)
transitive verb
: to cover with spatterings : sprinkle
intransitive verb
: to break forth suddenly in a stream or spatter
the white spurtling surf — Russell Thacher