sulphite

noun

1. (UK, alt-of, alternative)Alternative spelling of sulfite.
2. (obsolete)A person who is spontaneous and original in thought and conversation.

   “A sulphite is a person who does his own thinking, he is a person who has surprises up his sleeve. He is explosive.”

   “Some years ago when the engraving business was just getting a foothold in Chicago and Jones was busily engaged in helping said business gain said foothold, he was known as Charles Engraving Jones. This is a fair sample of his methods. You need not expect anything bromidic from Jones; he is a sulphite.”

   “"I don't know," Anna answered in the slow tone of one who is weight many things, "what Ruth will do. She's a sulphite you know."”