Spume (?), n. [L. spuma. Cf. Pumice, Spoom.]

Frothy matter raised on liquids by boiling, effervescence, or agitation; froth; foam; scum.

Materials dark and crude, Of spiritous and fiery spume. Milton.

 

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Spume, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Spumed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Spuming.] [L. spumare.]

To froth; to foam.

 

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