splutter

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Splutter, splut′ėr, v.i. to eject drops of saliva while speaking: to scatter ink upon a paper, as a bad pen.—n. bustle.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

"Why, I was going to tell you that Splutter is over in our place, and she wants to see you."

From The Third Violet by Crane, Stephen

"I tell you what," said Grief, "we'll throw some poker hands, and the one who wins will have the distinguished honour of conveying Miss Splutter to her home and mother."

From The Third Violet by Crane, Stephen

"Who is going to take you home, Splutter?"

From The Third Violet by Crane, Stephen

"Yes, Splutter, don't you know that when you are so frank you defy every law of your sex, and wild eyes will take your trail?"

From The Third Violet by Crane, Stephen