spurtle

[ spur-tl ]

noun

, Chiefly Scot.

1. a stick used to stir porridge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spurtle¹

1540–50; spurt- (by metathesis from sprit ) + -le

Example Sentences

And speaking of things Scottish, today is World Porridge Day, which means it is time for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship.

From New York Times

The coveted Golden Spurtle is awarded to the maker of the best traditional porridge using three ingredients - oatmeal, water and salt.

From BBC

On Saturday Ms Williams beat 25 other competitors vying to win the Golden Spurtle.

From BBC

They each won a hand-carved commemorative spurtle.

From BBC

Lisa Williams, from Suffolk, claimed the golden spurtle in the 26th year of the competition which is held in Carrbridge every year.

From BBC