SPAT

imp. of Spit. [Obs. or R.]

A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, both before and after it first becomes adherent, or such young, collectively.

To emit spawn; to emit, as spawn.

A light blow with something flat. [U.S. & Prov. Eng.]

Hence, a petty combat, esp. a verbal one; a little quarrel, dispute, or dissension. [U. S.]

To dispute. [R.] Smart.

To slap, as with the open hand; to clap together; as the hands. [Local, U.S.] Little Isabel leaped up and down, spatting her hands. Judd.