† ˈsputous, a. Obs.—1
In 4 sputus, -wys-.
[var. of spitous a., perh. under the influence of spute v.1]
= despitous a. Hence † ˈsputously adv. Obs.—1
| c 1420 Chron. Vilod. 4495 For Williham was a full sputus mon, y-wys, & nomely bokke-hunters in his tyme nad no rest. c 1450 Mirk's Festial 145 He..grynd his teþe, and rebuked sputwyslyche þys oþyr Iew. |