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spilt

verbaction

past form of spill, overturned material

Past form of 'spill' used in Shetland speech — caused to fall out or be poured unintentionally; also used adjectivally for something that has been scattered or overturned (e.g. liquid or loose material).

Example in use

“Da milk's spilt ower da table.”

Pronunciation

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/SPIHLT/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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