Spleen1. (n.) A peculiar gland like but ductless organ found near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and connected with the vascular system; the milt. Its exact function in not known.
2. (n.) Anger; latent spite; ill humor; malice; as, to vent one's spleen.
3. (n.) A fit of anger; choler.
4. (n.) A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.
5. (n.) Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
6. (n.) A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.
7. (v. t.) To dislike.
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