a peculiar glandlike 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.-anger; latent spite; ill humor; malice; as, to vent one's spleen.-a fit of anger; choler.-a sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.-melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.-a fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.-to dislke.