Be*spat"ter (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Bespattered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Bespattering.] 1. To soil by spattering; to
sprinkle, esp. with dirty water, mud, or anything which will leave foul
spots or stains.
2. To asperse with calumny or reproach.
Whom never faction could bespatter.
Swift.