v. i. To make a pattering sound; to murmur;
n. A contrivance for removing the pits from peaches, plums, and other stone fruit. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With, or with the sound of, alternating light beats;
n. A sound like that of alternating light beats. Also, a pattering of words. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ See Spit to eject from the mouth. ] One who ejects saliva from the mouth. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Spit an iron prong. ]