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Webster 1913 Edition


Spitfire

Spit′fireˊ

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Noun.
A violent, irascible, or passionate person.
[Colloq.]
Grose.

Definition 2024


Spitfire

Spitfire

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English

Noun

Spitfire (plural Spitfires)

  1. A single-seat fighter used by the RAF and allies during World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain.

spitfire

spitfire

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English

Noun

spitfire (plural spitfires)

  1. A cannon
  2. A person with a fiery temper, someone easily provoked to anger, especially a woman or girl.

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