The Collaborative International Dictionary
Spurtle \Spur"tle\ (sp[^u]r"t'l), v. t. [Freq. of spurt.]
To spurt or shoot in a scattering manner. [Obs.]
--Drayton.
Wiktionary
alt. Either of two Scottish kitchen implements made of wood; a flat one for turning oatcakes, or a stick for stirring porridge n. Either of two Scottish kitchen implements made of wood; a flat one for turning oatcakes, or a stick for stirring porridge vb. To spurt, spatter or sputter
Wikipedia
The spurtle (or "spirtle") is a Scots kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century. It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping oatcakes on a hot griddle.
Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring porridge and soups. The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappealing. It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip.
Traditionally, a spurtle is made from Scottish maple trees.
The Annual Golden Spurtle World Porridge-Making Championship, held in Carrbridge each year, invites porridge-makers from across the globe to compete for the " Golden Spurtle".
Usage examples of "spurtle".
Blood on the carpet, blood on the armchairs and antimacassars, even a little blood spurtled on to the wall, and what was worse, Mrs.
A great blaze of dry logs crackled and spurtled in the centre of a small clearing.