SPATE


Meaning of SPATE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sp ā t

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English

Date: 15th century

1 : FRESHET , FLOOD

2 a : a large number or amount <a spate of books on gardening> b : a sudden or strong outburst : RUSH <a spate of anger>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.