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Spalt\, n. [Cf. G. spaltstein, from spalten to split. See 1st Spell.] (Metal.) Spelter. [Colloq.]:10
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Spalt
Spalt\, a. [See 1st Spell.]1. Liable to break or split; brittle; as, spalt timber. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. 2. Heedless; clumsy; pert; saucy. [Prov. Eng.]Spalt
Spalt\, v. t. & i. [Cf. OE. spalden. See Spalt, a.] To split off; to cleave off, as chips from a piece of timber, with an ax. [Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.]