Obs.–1 [Cf. WFlem. sprendel splinter.] ? A split piece of wood.
1465. Mann. & Househ. Exp. (Roxb.), 566. The said Barkere axsethe alowance for dawbynge, ij.s j.d. Item, for sprendeles, iij.d…. Item, for splentes, viij.d.
