fasting vbl n OED ~ vbl sb² 3 (1460-1818); EDD ~ -spittle 'spittle of a fasting man.' Comb fasting spit(tle): one's spit in the morning before breakfast, thought to have curative powers.
   C 68-19 If a child is born with any birthmark, the mother must make the sign of the cross on the mark of the child with a finger wet with fasting spit. C 68-22 To cure a wart, 'Use your fastin' spittle.'This meant you would have to spit on it before eating in the morning.

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