spital

American  

[spit-l] / ˈspɪt l /

noun

Archaic.

1. a hospital, especially one for lazars.

2. a shelter on a highway.

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spital British  

/ ˈspɪtəl /

noun

1. a hospital, esp for the needy sick

2. a highway shelter

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Etymology

Origin of spital

1625–35; alteration of spittle, Middle English spitel < Medieval Latin hospitāle; hospital

Example Sentences

Ian Anderson, who lives in the village of Normanby by Spital, said he had problems with three parcels and the issues with the company had become so common in the area, he had written to his MP.

From BBC

But in a third police interview, she said she had gone to Mrs Thompson's village home in Spital late one night to apologise and return the money.

From BBC

Bodies from East Smithfield emergency plague cemetery, St Mary Graces and St Mary Spital formed the basis of the study.

From BBC

Nazari said the girls had been taken to ho.spital but were in "good condition."

From Reuters

Dan Spital, a police spokesman.

From Washington Post