spuit

Dutch (Brabantic)

/spœy̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • spout
  • needle, syringe
  • injection, jab
  • (euphemistic) euthanasia particularly in relation to animals, usage in relation to humans may be considered crass
  • (dated) gun, rifle

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch spoyte.

Origin

Middle Dutch

spoyte

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