Milt1, n.
n. [A-S. & L. Ger. milte, Icel. milti, Dan. & D. milt, Sw. mjälte, O. H. Ger. milzi, M. H. Ger. milze, N. H. Ger. milz, whence It. milza, Sp. melsa.]
- (Anat.) The spleen; an organ situated in the left hypochondrium, under the diaphragm.
- (Ichth.) [Ger. milch. See MILK.] The soft roe of fishes, or the spermatic part of the males.