An exceptionally long amount of time.
I ain't had a cigarette in quite a spell.
something that is not like this example.
Ie Cine speall speall corlectly.
I can spell spell corectl.
A hick, inbred term used to describe a sudden spasm or seizure.
Me: Maw, Paw's done took a spell.
Maw: Better fetch the doc!
Paw (whilst drooling): Gaaaaahh!
A very basic skill that most of the contributers on UD need to learn.
I get annoyed reading entries on UD due to the poor spelling.